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instruction IVlanual ! ovD R_Wlable DVO+_ __Hi Fi _ www.s_msuNg.corN AK68-01287A-01 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:35142 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: FCC regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it. This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit. This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions literature accompanying this unit. Do not install this equipment a bookcase or similar unit. WARNING _ This unit can be used only where the power supply is AC 120V, 60Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere. in the This DVD Recorder & VCR is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management information, tf the Region number of a DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this, the DVD Recorder & VCR cannot play the disc. in a confined space such as : To preventdamage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. This device is protected by U.S. Patent Nos.4 ,631,603;4,577,216;4,819,098;4,907,093; and 6,516,132. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision,and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. CAUTION : THIS DVD RECORDER & VCR USES AN INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH CAN CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE RECORDER AS INSTRUCTED. CAUTION THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS ORADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,060,220 5,457,669 5,561,649 5,705,762 5,987,417 6,043,912 6,222,983 6,272,096 6,377,524 6,377,531 6,385,587 6,389,570 6,408,408 6,466,532 6,473,736 6,477,501 6,480,829 6,556,520 6,556,521 6,556,522 6,578,163 6,594,208 6,631,110 6,658,588 6,674,697 6,674,957 6,687,455 6,697,307 6,707,985 6,721,243 6,721,493 6,728,474 6,741,535 6,744,713 6,744,972 6,765,853 6,765,853 6,771,890 6,771,891 6,775,465 6,778,755 6,788,629 6,788,630 6,795,637 6,810,201 6,862,256 6,868,054 6,894,963 6,937,552 CAUTIONS Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the ptug to wide slot of the socket and fully insert. Attention: Pour ¢viter les chocs ¢lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de ta fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond. This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances, such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. f DANGER - VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. WHEN OPEN. CAUTION - ATTENTION - VISIBLE WHEN OPEN. ADVABSEL - SYNLIG UNDGA VABO - AVA_A VARNING - SYNLIG OCH A,R OPPNAD. ADVARSEL - SYNLIG UNNG,& VORSICHT - SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTRARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENNARBECKUNG GEOFFNE_ NICHT DEM STRAHLAUSSETZEN - _T:__£X,_£_:_J,_. AVOID AND INVISIBLE EXPOSURE RADIATION OG USYNLIG UDS/ETTELSE LASEBSTBALING FOR STRALING. VED _,BNING. ES SA OL ET ALTTII NA N,_,KYV_,_, JA N,_,KYM,t;,TO N LASERS,_,TEILYLLE. FCC NOTE (for U.S.A): This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause LASER TO BEAM. RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. EXPOSITION DANDEREUSE AU FAISCEAU. AL_, KATSO S,_TEEBEEN. OSYNLIG LASERSTRALNING BETRAKTA EJ STR_,LEN. OG USYNLIG EKSPONERING LASERSTR_,LING FOR BTRALEN. N,_,R DENNA N,_,R DEKBEL DEL APNES _'_,J English - 2 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 2 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:36109 | important Safety Instructions Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1 ) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow att instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus • Exterior interference such as lightning and static electricity can affect normal operation of this recorder. If this occurs, turn the DVD Recorder & VCR off and on .... ;_iiiiiiil;ili i!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiill again with the POWER button, or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet. The recorder will operate normally. • Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the recorder after use. iii!!i@iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii • Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet when you don't intend to use the recorder for long periods of time. • Clean the disc by wiping in a straight line from the inside to the outside of the disc. • Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. • The Mains plug is used as a disconnect stay readily operable at any time. near water. 6) Clean only with a dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding- type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A groundingtype plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or device and shall | Maintenance of Cabinet For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect cord from the AC outlet. the AC power • Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning. • Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth. | Disc Handling pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. • Use discs with regular shapes. If an irregular disc (a disc with a special shape) is used, this DVD Recorder & ©0 x VCR may be damaged. Holding discs • Avoid touching the surface of a disc where recording is performed. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for tong periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Service is required when the apparatus has been DVD-RAIVl, DVD+RW and DVD+R • Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner. Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs to clean DVD-RAM/DVD:I:RW/DVD+R discs. damaged in any way, such as the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus. Service is also required if the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.re, DVD=Video, Audio CD • Wipe off dirt or contamination on the disc with a soft cloth. does not operate normally, or has been dropped. • Do not write on the printed side with a ball-point pen or pencil. • Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic. Also, do | Handling Cautions • Before connecting other components sure to turn them all off. to this recorder, be • Do not move the recorder while a disc is being played, or the disc may be scratched or broken, and the recorder's internal parts may be damaged. • Do not put a flower vase filled with water or any small metal objects on the recorder. Cautions on handling discs not use volatile chemicals, such as benzene or thinner. • Do not apply labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs fixed with exposed tape adhesive or leftover peeled-off stickers.) • Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. • Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market. • Do not load warped or cracked discs. • Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray. • Do not place anything other than the disc in the disc tray. English - 3 iiiiii ililililililililili iiiiii_ _ ii ;_;iii iii_;_i;!i ;!i;!i;!i;!i;!i;!i;!i;!i'ii!!_!!_ _!! i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!_!_i_iii_ _ iiiiii_ii ¸ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii O Using MPEG4 disc • Disc : CD-R/-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD±R/DVD±RW, • MPEG4 File with following extensions can be played. : .avi, .divx, .AVI, .DtVX • MPEG4 Codec format : DivX 3.11 DivX 4.x DivX 5.x | Disc Storage Be careful not to damage the disc because the data on these discs are highly vulnerable to the environment. • • • • • Do not keep under direct sunlight. Keep in a cool ventilated area. Store vertically. Keep in a clean protection jacket. If you move your DVD Recorder & VCR suddenly from a cold place to a warm place, condensation may generate • Available Audio Format : "MP3", "MPEG", "PCM","AC3", "DTS" • Supported O Using CD-R/-RW • Use a 700MB(80 minutes) CD-R/-RW disc. if possible, do not use a 800MB(90 minutes) or above disc, as the disc may not play back. • if the CD-R/-RW disc was not recorded as a closed on the operating parts, including the tens, and cause abnormal disc playback. In this case, do not connect the plug to the power outlet and wait for two hours. Then insert the disc and try to play back again. It wilt work properly when condensation has evaporated. session, you may experience a delay in the early playback time, and all recorded files may not play. • Some CD-R/-RW discs may not be playable with this unit, depending on the device which was used to burn them. For contents recorded on CD-R/-RW media | Disc Specifications DVD-Video from CDs for your personal use, playability may vary depending on contents and discs. • When recording from CDs for your personal use to CD-R/-RW discs, playability may vary depending on the contents and discs. • A digital versatile disc (DVD) can contain up to 135minutes of images, 8 audio languages and 32 subtitle languages. It is equipped with MPEG-2 picture compression and Dolby 3D surround, allowing you to enjoy vivid and clear theater quality images in the comfort of your own home. • When switching from the first layer to the second layer of a double-layered DVD Video disc, there may be DVD=+R Disc perform editing functions such as giving titles to discs and programs and erasing programs before finalizing. • When programming is erased from a DVD±R, that space does not become available. Once an area on a DVD • Once a DVD+R/DVD-RW(V) recorded is finalized, it is playable in a standard DVD player. +R is recorded on, that area is no longer available for recording, whether the recording is erased or not. • It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to update the recorded information after recording finishes. • This product optimizes the DVD±R for each recording. Optimizing is excuted when you start recording after inserting the disc or turning on the unit. Recording onto the disc may become impossible if optimizing is performed too many times. • Playback may be impossible in some cases due to the condition of recording. • This unit can play back DVD+R discs recorded and finalized with a Samsung DVD video recorder. It may not be able to play some DVD±R discs depending on the disc and the condition of the recording. CD • An audio disc on which 44.1kHz PCM Audio is recorded. • Plays CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW discs. This unit may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the condition of the recording. CD-R/-RW O MP3 CD-R/-RW • Only CD-R discs with MP3 files recorded with ISO9660 or JOLIET format can be played back • Only MP3 files with the "mp3" or "MP3" extension used. can be • For MP3 files recorded with a VBR(Variable Bit Rates), from 80 Kbps to 320 Kbps, the sound may cut in and out. DVD=RW • Playable bitrate range is from 56Kbps to 320Kbps. • The unit can handle a maximum of 1000 files and folders. • DVD-RAM/+RW/+R discs that contain MP3 files can be Disc Playback and Recording • Recording and playback can be performed on DVD-RW discs in both Video and VR Modes. • Once a DVD-RW is recorded in VR or Video mode and finalized, you cannot perform additional recordings. • Once a DVD-RW is recorded in Video Mode and played back. • Playback and Recording • Once a DVD+R is recorded and finalized, it is playable in a standard DVD player. • You can record onto the available space on the disc and momentary distortion in the image and sound. This is not a malfunction of the unit. Audio subtitle file formats: .smi, .srt, .sub, .psb,.txt JPEG CD-R/-RW • Only JPEG files with the ".jpg", ".JPG" extension used. finalized, it becomes a DVD-Video. • In both modes, playback can be performed before and after finalization, but additional recording, deleting and editing can not be performed after finalization. • If you want to record the disc in VR Mode and then record in V Mode, be sure to execute format. Be careful when executing Format because all the recorded data may be lost. • When inserting an unused disc, a message will appear asking whether to initialize the disc or not. If you select "YES", the disc will be formatted in VR mode. can be • The unit can handle a maximum of 1000 files and folders. • Maximum size of progressive JPEG is 3M pixels. • MOTION JPEG is not supported. • DVD-RAM/+RW/+R discs that contain JPEG files can be played back. English - 4 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGi_ldb 4 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:3612 • DVD-RW (VR mode) - This is a format that is used for recording data on DVDRW disc. You can record multiple titles, edit, delete, Protection • Program-protection: See page 66 "Locking a Title" • Disc-protection: See page 75 "Disc Protection" partial delete, create a playtist, etc. - A disc that is recorded in this mode may not be played by existing DVD players. • DVD-RW (Video mode) - This is a format that is used for recording data on a :{,"DVD-RAM/DVD+RW/DVD+R discs that are incompatible with the DVD-VIDEO format cannot be played with this product. :{,"For more information on DVD recording compatibility, consult your DVD-RAM/DVD:I:RW/DVD+R manufacturer. DVD-RW or DVD-R disc. The disc can be played by an existing DVD player once it has been finalized. - If a disc that has been recorded in Video mode by a different manufacturer's recorder but has not been $" Use of poor quality DVD-RAM/DVD+RW/DVD:I:R discs may cause the following unexpected problems including, recording failure, loss of recorded or edited materials, or finalized it cannot be played or recorded by this recorder. DVD+RW Disc damage to the recorder. Playback and Recording Do not use the following discs! • With DVD+RW discs, there is no difference between DVD-Video format (Video mode) and DVD-Video Recording format (VR mode). • LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM discs should not be used in this product. [Note] • You can make your own chapters on DVD+RWs and edit them using the Chapter Edit menu. • Finalizing is generally unnecessary when using a DVD+RW disc. • Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased outside your region may not be playable with this product. When these discs are played, either "No Disc" or "The disc cannot be played. Please check the regional code of the disc." will be displayed. DVD=RAM Disc • If your DVD-RAM/DVD+RW/DVD+R disc is an illegal copy or is not in DVD video format, it may also not be playable. Playback and Recording • For cartridge type DVD-RAM discs, remove the cartridge and use onty the disc. • Ensure that the recording mode is set to VR mode. Otherwise, this product witl not be able to ptay the • Disc Compatibility • A 8X speed DVD+RW or greater disc can be played, but maximum recording speed is 4x. • Not all brands of discs witl be compatible with this unit. recording. • You cannot play a DVD-RAM in most DVD players due to compatibility issues. • Only DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0 discs can be . The latest firmware upgrade to improve recording & playback quality can be downloaded from our web site. (Download Center at www.samsung.com) • If disc compatibility problems continue, or there is an issue upgrading your recorder, contact the Ca!l Center at 1-80O-SAMSUNG. played in this unit. • DVD-RAM discs recorded on this unit may not work with other DVD Players. To determine compatibility with these DVD-RAM discs, refer to the user's manua! for the player. • Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, Recorder & VCR Connecting your distorted picture you should only connect your DVD directly to your TV, not to a VCR. recorder to a VCR results in a from copy-protected DVD discs. • This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by methods claims of certain U.S. patents and other inteIlectua! property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. disassembly is prohibited. Reverse engineering or English - 5 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 5 _ 2007 0 22 £T 4 10:361 4 g Warning ................................................................... 2 g On-Screen g Precaution ............................................................... 3 g Clock Set ................................................................. 26 3 g Setting Up the Language Options ........................... 27 3 3 g Setting Up the Audio Options .................................. 27 Disc Handling .......................................................... 3 g Setting Up the Video(Display) 28 Disc Storage ............................................................ 4 g Setting Up the Parental Control ............................... 30 Disc Specifications .................................................. 4 g VCR Setting ............................................................. 31 g General Features .................................................... 8 g Cable Box Control ................................................... 32 g Before Reading the User's Manual ......................... 9 g Video input .............................................................. 33 g DVD EP Mode Time ................................................ 34 g Automatic 34 Important Safety Instructions .................................. Handling Cautions ................................................... Maintenance of Cabinet .......................................... g How to use the DVD Recorder & VCR .................... 9 g Unpacking ............................................................... Accessories ............................................................. Connecting the Power Cord .................................... 10 10 10 Preparing the Remote Control ................................ 11 Tour of the Remote Control ..................................... 12 g Description .............................................................. 13 Front Panel .............................................................. 13 Front Panel Display ................................................. 13 Rear Panel .............................................................. 14 Menu Navigation ................................... Chapter Creator ...................................... g Quick Recording ...................................................... 35 g Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) 35 • ............................................... DVD Playback g Region code (DVD-Video m Connecting 15 TV + Cable box or satellite receiver (Set top box) + DVD Recorder & VCR ............................................. 15 HDMI/DVl to a TV ................................ 16 Connecting to a TV with an HDMI Jack .................. 16 Connecting to a TV with a DVl Jack ........................ g Connecting the Video Cable .................................... Connecting to an S-Video Connecting to a Video input Jacks .......................... Connecting g Disc types that can be played ................................. 36 Discs That Cannot be Played .................................. 37 g Playing a Disc .......................................................... 37 g Using the Disc Menu and Title Menu ....................... 38 g Using the Search & Skip Functions ......................... 38 g Slow Motion Play/Step 39 Input Jacks .................... g Using the ANYKEY button ....................................... 40 g Repeat Playback ..................................................... 40 Playing Repeatedly ................................................. 40 18 Playing a Certain Section Repeatedly ..................... 41 19 20 the Audio Cable .................................... 21 to your TV ............................................ 21 Connecting to an AV Amplifier with a Digita! input Jack ......................................................................... Connecting External Devices .................................. a VCR, cable box/satellite Connecting a Camcorder ........................................ g Selecting the Subtitle Language .............................. 41 g Selecting the Audio language .................................. 42 g Changing the Camera Angle ................................... 42 .............................................................. 43 g Zooming-In 23 g Using the Bookmarks .............................................. 43 g Using the Markers ................................................... 44 g Playing Back an Audio CD (CD-DA)/MP3 ............... 45 Buttons on the Remote Control Used for Audio 24 receiver (Set top box) or DVD player to the AV 1 IN or S-VIDEO IN Jacks ................................................... Motion Play ......................... 17 Connecting to a Stereo Amplifier with Analog input Jacks ....................................................................... 22 g Connecting 36 36 Connecting to Component Video Input Jacks (Y,PB,PR).. 18 g Connecting only) ............................... g Logos of Discs that can be played .......................... the cable box or satellite receiver (set top box) to DVD Recorder & VCR .................... g Connecting Options .................... 26 CD(CD-DA)/MP3 Playback ..................................... Playing an Audio CD (CD-DA) 24 ............................... Playing an MP3 Disc ............................................... 25 Repeat Playback of an Audio/MP3 45 45 46 Disc .................. 46 g Play Option Mode .................................................... 47 To Program Tracks .................................................. 47 English - 6 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGi_ldb 6 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:3615 g Playing a Picture Disc ............................................. 47 g Playing an MPEG4 Disc .......................................... 48 • g Disc Manager .......................................................... VCR Playback 74 Editing the Disc Name ............................................. 74 Disc Protection ........................................................ 75 Formatting a Disc .................................................... 75 g Playing the VCR ...................................................... 49 Finalizing a disc ....................................................... 76 Tracking ................................................................... 49 Special VCR Playback 49 Unfinalizing a disc (V/VR mode) ............................. Delete All Title Lists ................................................. 76 77 S-VHS Playback ...................................................... 50 Edit Compatible ....................................................... 77 Variable Search System .......................................... 50 Features ............................. _ql!_!i!lii!ii!ii!ii!ii!ii!ii g Troubleshooting • (DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD+R) DVD Recording .......... 78 g Recordable discs ..................................................... 51 g Troubleshooting (DVD) ............................................ 79 Recording Formats .................................................. 52 g Troubleshooting (VCR) ............................................ 80 g Recording Mode ...................................................... 52 g Cable Box/Satellite g Unrecordable Video ................................................. 53 g Recording from External Equipment you are Watching.. 53 g Recording g Making a Timer Recording g Editing the Scheduled g Deleting the Scheduled 58 Record List ........................ 59 g EZ REC MODE ....................................................... • 83 (Display error Message)...84 .......................................................... g Warranty .................................................................. 57 Record List .......................... 81 Satellite receiver brand ........................................... g Specifications (OTR) ................... 56 ...................................... Cable box brand ...................................................... g Problems and Solutions Through the DV input Jack .................... 55 g Making a One Touch Recording Receiver Brand Code Table .....81 86 87 59 VCR Recording g Basic VCR Recording .............................................. 60 g Check Remaining Time ........................................... 61 g Specia! Recording 61 Features .................................... g Copy to DVD or VCR ............................................... 62 g Playing the Title List ................................................ 64 g Basic Editing (Title List) ........................................... 65 Renaming(Labeling) a Title ..................................... 65 Locking(Protecting) a Title ....................................... 66 Deleting a Title ........................................................ 66 Deleting a Section of a Title .................................... 67 Editing a Chapter .................................................... 68 Dividing a Title ......................................................... 69 g Advanced Editing (Ptaytist) ...................................... 70 Creating a Playlist ................................................... 70 Playing Titles in the Ptaylist ..................................... 70 Renaming 71 a Playtist Title ......................................... Editing a Scene for the Ptaylist ............................... 71 Copying a Playlist Title to the VCR ......................... 74 Deleting a Playlist Title from the Ptaylist ................. 74 English - 7 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGi_ldb 7 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:3617 A variety of functions interface with an easy-to-use The Integrated menu systems and messaging The DVD-VR357 allows you to record and play high quality digital video on DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R discs. digital audio and video recording and MPEG4 playback playback You can record up to approximately 16-hours of video on a double side 9.4 GB DVD-RAM disc,up to 15-hours on a dual-layer 8.5GB DVD±R disc, and up to 8-hours on a 4.7 GB DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVDiR disc, depending on the This DVD Recorder within an avi file. recording mode. DivX, DivX Certified, and associated Iogos are trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc and are used under license. Creating DVD video titles using DVD±RW/DVDiR discs HDMI (High Definition Multimedia and EP to meet your recording needs. (See page 52.) • XP mode - High quality, about 1 hour • SP mode - Standard quality, about 2 hours • LP mode - Low quality, about 4 hours • EP mode - Lower quality, about 6 or 8 hours M tlrl|" SimplayHD Tunerless DVD Recorder & VCR - The dua! layer DVD±Rs have approximately double the capacity of single layer DVD±Rs. (See page 36.) content using interface) HDM! reduces picture noise by aitowing a pure digital video/audio signal path from the DVD Recorder & VCR to your TV. A Variety of Recording Options Select an appropriate recording mode between XP, SP, LP digital camcorder & VCR can play MPEG4 formats DivX Trademark With the DVD-VR357, you can create your own DVD video titles on 4.7 GB DVD±RW/DVDiR or 8.5GB DVD±R discs. Copying functionality allow you to perform the desired operations easily and conveniently. With a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW(VR mode) disc, you can edit recorded images, create playlist, and edit videos in a specific sequence according to your needs. You can record and edit digital video on DVD-RAM/DVD± RW/DVD±R discs as if they were VCR tapes. High quality user The DVD-VR357 does not have a TV tuner. Recording TV broadcasts is possible via Connection to Cable/Satellite boxes and Multi Channel Video Services. DV input jack EZ REC MODE Record digital camcorder images onto DVD-RAM/DVD± RW/DVD±R discs or video tape using the DV input jack (IEEE 1394-4pin). (See page 55.) High quality progressive This function allows you Initialize and Finalize a disc automatically. (See page 59.) scan Progressive scanning provides high resolution and flicker free video. The 10-bit 54-MHz DAC, 2D Y/C Separating circuitry and Time Base Corrector processor technology provide you with the highest image playback and recording quality. (See page 20.) Component progressive scan output video is available in both DVD and VCR modes. English - 8 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 8 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:361 8 .... @l:!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiil iiiiii ililililililililili iiiiii_ _ {i iiiiii_ Make sure to check the following terms before the user's manual. Icon Term reading | Step 1 : Select the disc This involves a function available with DVD or DVD-R/DVD-RW(V)/+R discs that have been recorded and finalized. This involves a function available with DVD-RAM discs. RAM RA._A This involves a function available -RW This involves a function available This involves a function available with DVD+RW discs. +R This involves a function available with DVD+R discs. This involves a JPEG function available with CD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW/-RAM discs. MP3 This involves an MP3 function available with CD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW/-RAM discs. DVD+R in DVD-Video (Video mode) and DVD-Video Recording mode) with DVD+R discs. format (VR Using a DVD-R When using a DVD-R disc, only V mode recording is possible and no initialization is needed to play it on this recorder. However, finalization is necessary to play this function does not operate or settings may be cancelled. This involves tips or instructions on the page that help each function NOTE able If you select Yes, initializing will be begin. DVD-RW discs can be formatted in either DVD-Video format (Video mode) or DVD-Video Recording format (VR mode) • There are no differences between DVD-Video format This involves a case where a Caution DVL_+HeWrJt Using a DVD+RW/+R • When an unused DVD±RW/+R disc is first inserted, the message "Uninitialized Disc. Do you want to initialize this disc?" will be displayed. This involves an MPEG4 function available with DVD+R/±RW/-RAM discs. MPEG4 R i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!_!_i_ii_ _ Recording format (VR mode), You can edit recorded images and create a playlist in a specific sequence according to your requirements, with a data CD (CD-R or CD-RW). JPEG W Using a DVD-RAM This type of disc can be formatted This involves a function available CD R _!! iiiiii_ii ¸ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Unlike a VCR, the recorder automatically starts formatting when an unused disc is inserted. This is required for the preparation of recording on a disc. with DVD-R discs. +RW iii_;_}!i {{{{{{{;!i'ii!!8!!8!!8!!8!_8 | Step 2 : Format the disc to start recording with DVD-RW discs. -R iiii!i@iiiiiii:iiii!iiiiiiiii This unit can record on the following types of discs. If you want to repeatedly record on the same disc or you want to edit the disc after recording, select a rewritable DVD±RW or DVD-RAM type disc. If you want to save a recording without making any changes, choose a nonrewritable DVD±R. Definition DVD type ;_;iii 5£¸¸}¸;¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸i¸¸¸¸¸¸!! disc on other DVD players. operate. One-Touch A function that can be operated by button using only one button. a You can only use either the VR or Video mode on ANYKEY A function that can be operated by button using ANYKEY button. m You can format a DVD-RW to V or VR mode using disc manager. It should be noted that the disc's data will be lost a DVD-RW, but not both at the same time. when changing formats. 1 ) Be sure to be familiarize yourself with the Safety Instructions before using this product. (See pages 2~5) 2) If a problem occurs, check the Troubleshooting section. (See pages 78~80) | Step 3 : Recording There are two different recording methods: Direct Recording and Timer Recording. Timer recording is determined as a date and recording can be done once, daily or weekly. There are 4 recording modes : XP (high quality mode), SP (standard quality mode), LP (tong recording mode), and EP (extended mode). @2007 Samsung Electronics Co. All rights reserved; No part or whole of this user's manual may be reproduced or copied without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Co. English - 9 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGi_ldb 9 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:36120 @ I Step 4 : Playing To start playback, select the title you want to play from the title list. | Accessories A DVD consists of sections called titles, and sub sections called chapters. During recording, a title is created between two points where you start and stop recording. Chapters will be created automatically when you finalize recording on DVD-R/DVD-RW discs in Video mode. Check for the supp/ied You can make your own chapters on DVD+RWs and edit them using the Chapter Edit menu. The chapter's length (interval between chapters) varies according to the recording mode. Video/Audio Cable (AC39-00073A) accessories below. IR Blaster cable (AK39-00055A) | Step 5 : Editing a recorded disc Editing on discs is easier than conventiona! video tapes. The recorder supports many different edit functions, possible only with DVDs. With a simple and easy edit menu, you can operate various edit functions, such as delete, copy, rename, lock, etc., on a recorded title. Creating a playlist (DVD-RAM/-RW Remote Control (AK59-00062A) in VR mode) Batteriesfor Remote Control(AAASize) (AC43-12002H) With this recorder, you can create/edit a new playlist on the same disc without changing the original recording. I Step : Finalizing & Playing on other DVD 6 components Instruction Manual (AK68-01287A) Quick Guide (AK68-01288A) To play your DVD on other DVD players, finalizing may be necessary. First, finish att editing and recording operations, then finalize the disc. When using e DVD-RW disc in VR Mode | Connecting the Power Cord Although finalizing is generally unnecessary when playing the disc on a VR Mode compatible component, a finalized disc should be used for playback. After all connections into a wall outlet. When using a DVD-RW disc in Video Mode The disc should be finalized first to enable playback are complete, ptug the power cord on anything other than this recorder. No more editing or recording can be made on the disc once it has been finalized. When using a DVD_+R disc You should finalize the disc to play it on other DVD players. No more editing or recording can be made on the disc once it has been finalized. g You can finalize automatically using the EZ REC MODE. (See page 59) English - I0 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGi_ldb 0 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:36122 .... ;@ii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiill | Preparing the Remote Control Instal! Batteries iiiiii ililililililililili m If several codes are indicated for your television brand, try each one in turn until you find one in the Remote Control iiiiii_ _ {i that works. If you replace the remote control's batteries, you must set the brand code again. • Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control. iii!!i@iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iii_;_}!i {{{{{{{;!i'ii!!8!!8!!8!!8!;_!,!! You can then control the television using the following buttons. • Insert two AAA batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly. • Replace the battery cover. ;;<iii _!! i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!_:_:_ili _ iiiiii_}i ¸ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiii if the remote control does not operate properly: • Check the polarity + - of the batteries. • Check if the batteries are drained. • Check if the remote sensor is blocked by obstacles. • Check if there is any fluorescent tighting nearby. Dispose of batteries according to local environmenta! regulations. Do not put them in the household trash. TV POWER Used to switch the television on and off. INPUT SEL. Used to select an external source. TV VOL +/- Used to adjust the volume of the television. TRIqOBCCH/TVCH (^ Iv) Used to select the desired channel. TV MUTE Used to toggle the sound on and off. 0~9 TV 100+/SET Button Used to input number directly. Used to select channels over 100. m The various functions may not be able to be controlled on all televisions. If you encounter problems, operate the television directly. + To determine whether your television follow the instructions below. is compatible, 1. Switch your television on. 2. Point the remote control towards the television. 3. Press and hold the TV button and enter the two-figure code simultaneously corresponding to the brand of your television by pressing the appropriate number buttons. SAMSUNG DAEWOO 01,14,15,23,31 19 NEWSAN NOBLEX 27 25 EMERSON 21 PANASONIC 12,24 GRADIENTE 30 RCA 07,29 HITACHI 10 SANYO 05,20 JVC 11 SHARP 02,16,22 LG 06,08,18 SONY 03 LOEWE 28 TELEFUNKEN 26 MAGNAVOX 04 TOSHIBA 09 MITSUBISHI 13 ZENITH 17 Result: If your television is compatible control, it will switch off. It is now programmed control. with the remote to operate with the remote English - I1 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb _ 2007 0 22 £T 4 10:36124 | Tour of the Remote Control You can control part of another manufacturer's TV functions with this remote control • Buttons that can be controlled on your TV: TV POWER, iNPUT SEL. TV VOL +/-, TRIZJCBC CH/TV CH (A/V), TV MUTE, 0~9, TV IO0+/SET Button. 10. ENTER/DIRECTION Buttons (UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT Buttons) This button functions as a toggle switch. 11. INFO Button Press this to display current setting or disc status. 12. TITLE LIST/DISC MENU Button Press this to enter the TITLE LIST/Disc menu. 13. SUBTITLE Button Press this to switch the DVD's subtitle language. 14. ANYKEY Button Press this to set the status of the disc that is being played. 15. REC Button Press this to make a recording on VCR, DVD-RAM/ +RW/+R discs. 16. TO DVD COPY Button __ 6 7_ Press this when you copy from the MCR to the DVD. 17. REC SPEED Button Press this to set the desired recording time and picture quality. 18. VCR Button __ __ Press this when you use a VCR. 19. iNPUT SEL. Button 10 Press this to select AM input signal in external mode. (AV input, DV input) 20. OPEN/CLOSE Button Press this to open and close the disc tray. 21. TV POWER Button 11-- @ 13 14-15-- input Press to power your TV on and off. 22. AUDIO Button Press this to access various audio functions. 23. MARKER Button 17-- Press this to bookmark or mark a position while playing a disc. 24. TRK/CBC CH/TV CH Button Press this to adjust the tape tracking. Use this to select a CBC(cable box) channel. (See page 32) Use this to select a TV channel. 25. RETURN Button 1. DVD Button Press this when you use a DVD. 2. TV Button Press this to operate 3. POWER Button Returns to a previous 26. TV MUTE Button your TV. menu. This also operates as sound mute. (TV mode) 27. EXIT Button Exit the current menu. 28. PLAY LIST/TITLE MENU Button Press this to enter the Edit playlist/Title menu. 29. ANGLE Button Press this to access various camera angles on a disc (if the disc contains multiple camera angles). 30. EZ REC MODE Button (Bee page 59) Use this to set the EZ REC MODE. 31. TIMER REC Button Press to power the DVD Recorder & VCR on and off. 4. NUMBER Button 5. TV 100+/SET Button Press this to select channel 100 or higher. Press this to change the cable box or satellite receiver (set top box) channels. (For some cable box or satellite receiver (set top box) brands) 6. F.ADV/SKIP Button Press to skip a disc backwards or forwards. 7. Playback-related Buttons Forward/Rewind, Search, Skip, Stop, Play/Still 8. TV VOL (Volume) Button IV volume adjustment 9. MENU Button Press this to bring up the DVD Recorder & VCR's setup menu. Press this when you use Timer Recording. 32. TO VCR COPY Button Press this when you copy from the DMD to the VCR. 33. CANCEL Button ÷ This is a special remote control for the visually impaired, and has Braille points on the POWER( _ ), STOP(_) and PLAY(_) buttons. English - I2 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGi_ldb 2 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:36126 @ .... @ii!ii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiill iiiiii ililililililililili iiiiii_ _ {i iiiiii_ ;_;iii 5£¸¸}¸;¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸i¸¸¸¸¸¸!! iiii!i@iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii | Front Panel iii_;_}!i {{{{{{{;!i'ii!!8!!8!!8!!8!_8 _!! i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!_!_i_ii_ _ iiiiii_ii ¸ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 1. DVD DECK 2. DVD OPEN/CLOSE 9. BUTTON P.SCAN BUTTON 10. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY 3. VCR DECK 11. DVD/VCR SELECT BUTTON 4. VCR EJECT BUTTON 12. COPY BUTTON 5. POWER BUTTON 13. SEARCH/SKIP 6. VIDEO INPUT JACK (AV 2 IN) 14. RECORD BUTTON 7. AUDIO L, R INPUT JACKS (AV 2 IN) 15. STOP BUTTON 8. DV INPUT JACK 16. PLAY/STILL BUTTON BUTTONS | Front Panel Display lit! f v!R <_)- 1. DVD is activated. 7. DVD or CD media is loaded. 2. DVD-RAM 8. The time, counter position or current deck 3. DVD(±)R or DVD(±)RW is actived. 4. Progressive 9. When you set a Timer recording, 5. Record function is activated. 6. VCR is activated. is activated. status is indicated. Scan mode is activated. this indicator appears. 10. VHS video tape is loaded. English - I3 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGi_ldb 3 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:36128 @ | Rear Panel F:_R The fan always revolves when the power is on. Ensure a minimum of 4" clear space on all sides of the fan when installing the product. 1. VIDEO INPUTJACK(AV 2. VIDEO OUT JACK 3. AUDIO OUT JACKS 4. S-VIDEO 5. AUDIO INPUT 6. AUDIO OUT JACKS 7. DIGITALAUDIO I IN) (AV OUT) (COMPONENT 8. DIGITAL AUDIO 9. VIDEO OUT JACK (COAXIAL) OUT JACKS (COMPONENT OUT) I0. Cable Box Control OUT Connection of the IR Blaster for a cable box OUT) IN/OUT JACKS or satellite JACKS (AV 1 IN) receiver (Set top box). I1. HDMI OUT (AV OUT) Connects OUT JACK (OPTICAL) the input of external equipment using an HDMI cable. English - I4 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENG#ldb 4 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:36130 | TV + Cable box or satellite receiver (Set top box) + DVD Recorder & VCR With the connection below, you can watch and record your desired channel on the cable box or satellite receiver (set top box). The DVD-VR357 does not have a TV Tuner, so you must connect a Cable Box or Satellite receiver (sat top box) to watch or record TV through TV through this unit. You can record channels by selecting the channel on the cable box or satellite receiver (set top box). You cannot record one channel while watching another channel. Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver (set top box) is turned on. Wall (JR81aster) near t_e remote sensor on the cable bo_dsatellboreceiver, Cable box/ Cable box controller Place the Cable box co_trolle_ IIR Bl_ster_ sateUitereceiver, @# Wgu_7 sv,oEo IR Blaster CalJle SUDDItedt DVD Recorder & VCR Connecting the IR Blaster cable into the Cable Box Control jack (Press and release the power button each time you move the remote; holding down the button will not work.) D. When the cable box powers On, you have found the sensor. E. Remember the location of the sensor. 1. Find and Connect the included tR Blaster cable into the Cabte Box's Control jack of the DVD Recorder & VCR. 2. Find the Cable Box IR Sensor A. Turn the Cable box Off. B. Hold the Cable box's remote so that it touches the Placing the IR Blaster. Place the Cable box controller of the IR Blaster on top or underneath the cable box approximately 1 inch in front of the sensor you found in 2. Use the double-sided tape to secure the IR Blaster. front of the Cable Box device (see Figure 1). Figure 1 Correct You must select a cable box brand from the table on pages 81 ~83. tf you do not know the brand name, please contact your cable provider. After setting up your cable box or satellite receiver (Set top box) with the DVD Recorder & VCR through the IR Blaster cable, you need to set up the Set Top Box Control menu. (See pages 32~33) Incorrect C. Move the Cable Box's remote across the front of the Cable Box while pressing the remote's On and Off (Figure 2). power button The DVD-VR357 Figure 2 does not have a TV Tuner. English - I5 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 5 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:36132 | Connecting to a TV with an HDIVllJack HDMI ( High Definition Multimedia interface) HDMI enables you to make e digital video end audio connection with a single cable. Using HDMI, the DVD player transmits a digitial video and audio signal and displays a vivid picture on a TV having an HDMI input jack." Using an HDM/- HDMI cable(not included) connect the HDMI OUT jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR to the HDMI IN jack of your TV Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the HDMI signal from the DVD Recorder on your TV screen. & VCR appears _i i}!i ¸ g To hear audio on your TV when using HDMI, set the digital audio output to PCM (2 channel). m HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) HDMI enables you to make a digital video and (See page 27) audio connection g Depending on the HDMI device (TV/HDMI Receiver) you use, audio may not be supported, If your TV does not support Dolby digital/DTS, with a single cable. Using HDMI, the DVD and VCR player transmits a digitial video and audio signal and displays a vivid picture on a TV having an HDMI input jack. Audio output is not available when you set the Digital output as Bitstream or select DTS On in m When HDMI is connected, you can still record TV via Video or S-Video on the VCR, but you cannot the Audio setup menu. In this case, set the digita! copy from the DVD player to the VCR. audio output to PCM or DTS Off. m Please check the _,,et÷ g if you use an HDMt cable to connect a Samsung TV to the DVD recorder & VCR, you can operate the recorder using the TV remote control. (This is only available with SAMSUNG TVs that support Anynet+(HDMI-CEC).) (See page 35) logo (If your TV has an _4_y,,et÷logo, then it supports Anynet+ function.) English - I6 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGi_ldb 6 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:36134 | Connecting to a TV with a DVl Jack Using an HDMI-DVl cable (not included), to the DVl iN terminal of your TV. connect the HDMI OUT terminal on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR An HDMI to DVl connection requires a separate audio connection, using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white) OUT (AV OUT) terminals on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR to the AUDIO (red and white) IN terminals of your TV Turn on the DVD Recorder & VCR and TV Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the DVI signal from the DVD Recorder & VCR appears on your 73/screen. AVOUT To set the HDMt output resolution (480p/720p/ 1080i), see page 29. m Why does Samsung use HDMI? Analog TVs require an analog video/audio signal. However, when playing a DVD, the data transmitted to a TV is digital. Therefore either a HDMI (High Definition Multimedia interface) HDMI enables you to make a digital video and audio connection with a single cable. digital-to-analog converter (in the DVD Recorder & VCR) or an analog-to-digital converter (in the TV) is required. During this conversion, the picture quality is degraded due to noise and signal loss. HDMI technology is superior because it requires Using HDMI, the DVD and VCR player transmits a digital video and audio signal and displays a vivid picture on a TV having an HDMI input jack. HDMI is completely compatible with DVl. The only difference between HDMI and DVl is that HDMI supports multi-channel no digital-to-analog conversion and is a pure digital signal from the DVD Recorder & VCR to your TV. audio. HDMI connection description HDMI connector - Both uncompressed video data and digital audio data (LPCM or Bit Stream data). - Even though the DVD Recorder & VCR records ==What is the HDCP? HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) is a system for protecting DVD content output via HDMI from being copied, it provides a secure digital link between a video source (PC, DVD. etc) and a display device (TV, projector, etc). Content is encrypted at the source device to prevent unauthorized copies from being made. anatog audio and video, with HDMI the analog signa! is converted to digita! signa! and is sent to the TV. - if your TV does not support HDCP (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection), snow noise appears on the screen. English - I7 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGi_ldb 7 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:36136 There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR. Select one of the video connections following pages. You must use one of the following audio/video connections on this unit. | Connecting to Component on the Video input Jacks (Y,PB,PR) Connect Component video cables (not supplied) between the COMPONENT Recorder & VCR end COMPONENT IN (Y, PB,PR) jacks on your TV. OUT (Y,Ps,PR) jacks on DVD red • You will enjoy high quality images. Component video separates the picture element into black and White(Y), blue(PB), red(PR) signals to present clear and clean images. m • Connect the audio cables(white and red) between the Component AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder & VCR and Component AUDIO IN jacks on your TV(or AV amplifier). (See pages 21~23) • Progressive scan - If your TV supports Progressive Scan, you can enjoy higher quality video by pressing the P.SCAN button. (The component cable has to be connected.) 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the RSCAN button on the front of the DVD Recorder & VCR. ° Compared to standard interlaced video, progressive scan doubles the amount of video lines fed to your TV, resulting in a clearer, more stable, and flicker free image than interlaced video. The component output jack of the DVD player can be used for progressive output mode, which is only available with TVs that support progressive scan. m Progressive Scan Output (480p) Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. If you experience 480p progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that you switch the connection to the 'standard definition' 2. The message "Press "Yes" to confirm Progressive scan mode. Otherwise press "No'"' will appear. Press the _1 m,-buttons to select Yes, and then press the ENTER button. output. If there are questions regarding TV set compatibility with this model, please contact our customer service center at 1-800-SAMSUNG. The Component jacks will not output video resolutions above 480p. To view 720p and 1080i, connect the DVD-VR357 to your TV with an HDMIHDMI cable. With HDMI connected, press the P.SCAN button to alternate between all available resolutions. (See page 29) English - I8 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 8 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:36138 | Connecting to an S-Video input Jacks Connect an S-Video cable(not supplied) between IN jeck on your 73/.. the S-VIDEO OUT jack on DVD Recorder & VCR and S-VIDEO S-VIDEO y ............ i I S-Video Cable [not supplied} / .... J , / • You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video separates m S-Video and Component the picture element into black and white (Y) and color (C) signals to present clearer images than regular video input mode. This connection outputs the 480i resolution to your TV. • Connect the audio cables(white and red) between the video output are available only if your TV supports S-Video input or Component video input, respectively. If S-Video or Component video output does not work, check your TV connections and the TV input selection settings. AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder & VCR and AUDIO tN jacks on your TV(or AV amplifier). (See pages 21~23) English - I9 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGi_ldb 9 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:36140 @ Connecting to a Video input Jacks Connect a video(yellow) cable between the VIDEO(yellow) OUT jack on DVD Recorder & VCR and V/DEO(yellow) IN jack on the TV. • You will enjoy regular quality images. This connection outputs the 480i resolution to your TV. • Connect the audio cables(white and red) between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder & VCR and AUDIO IN jacks on your TV(or AV amplifier). (See pages 21~23) English - 20 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENG#ldb 20 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:36142 Select one of the Audio connections on the following pages. Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV's speakers. English - 21 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGi_ldb 2 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:36144 | Connecting to a Stereo Amplifier with Analog input Jacks If your stereo amplifier only hae AUDIO INPUTjacke(L and R), use the AUDIO OUT (AV OUT) jacks. @ Audio/Video Cable = ANAL_ aUDIO English - 22 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGi_ldb 22 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:36146 | Connecting to an AV Amplifier with a Digital input Jack If your AV amp/ifier has a Do/by Digital or DTS decoder and e digital input jack, use this connection. To enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS sound, you wil! need to set up the audio settings. (See page 27) ill iii AV amplifier Dgla_t_Je "J Su_1,_et N @rter ' Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories, English - 23 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 23 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:36147 This allows you to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to other external devices and view or record their outputs. I Connecting a VCR, cable box!satellite receiver (Set top box) or DVD player to the AV 1 IN or S-VIDEO IN Jacks Connecting a VCR or external device to AV 1 IN jacks of the DVD Recorder & VCR. If desired, you can connect an S-Video cable to the S-Video In jack instead of connecting the Video (yellow) cable. You can record from connected equipment (VCR, cable box/satellite receiver (Set top box) or DVD). )))))))))))))))))))))))_)i _ )))))))))))))))))))))))))_)i _ i!_i!_i!i!ii!i!!:!_i ) S-Video Cable Audio/Video ,,not supplied) Cable 1 1 , m @ m You can also use the AV 2 IN jacks on the front panel of the DVD Recorder & VCR. m Press the INPUT SEE button to select the AVl or S-Video input. m Copy protected content cannot be recorded. m Depending on your input connection, choose AV 1 (Composite) (See page 32) you must or S-video. English - 24 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGi_ldb 24 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:36149 | Connecting a Camcorder You can record from connected equipment, the DVD Recorder & VCR. such as a camcorder by using the AV2 iN or DV IN jacks on front of Audio/Video Cable _Eo , AUD,O = _ Camco_d_r =1 (See page 55) @ m If the Input is not selected automatically, press the iNPUT SEL. button on the remote control to select desired input. m Check your camcorder's owner's manual to see how to use the camcorder in this mode. English - 25 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGi_ldb 25 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:36152 The on-screen menus allow you to enable or disable various functions on your DVD Recorder & VCR. Press the MENU button to open the on-screen menu and then use the following buttons to navigate through the on screen menus. 1. A T, _ I_ Buttons Press these buttons on the remote control to move the selection bar A V',_ _ to cycle through the menu options. 2. ENTER Button Press this button on the remote control to confirm any new settings. 3. RETURN Button Press this button on the remote control to return to the previous menu screen displayed or to exit the omscreen menu. 4. EXIT Button Press this button to exit the on-screen menu. This menu is used to set the current time. You need to set the time to use timer recording. 1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the A '_' buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or _. button. 3. Press the A '_' buttons to select Clock Set, then press the ENTER or _. button. 4. Press the ,A T _ _ buttons to select the Current Date and Time, then press the ENTER button. When the current time is stored in memory and then the set is powered off, the current time wilt appear in the front panel display. A T : Sets the value You can set the value using the number (0~9) buttons. _ : Moves to items English - 26 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGi_ldb 26 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:36154 If you set the language options in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. 1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the A T buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or button. 3, Press the A T buttons to select Language, then press the ENTER or button. The Language setup menu will be displayed. 4, Press the A v buttons to select the desired language option, press the ENTER or _. button. • Audio : For the disc audio language. • Subtitle : For the disc subtitles. • Disc Menu : For the disc menu contained on the disc. • On-Screen Menu : For the on-screen menu of your DVD Recorder & VCR. 5. Press the A v buttons to select the desired language, then press the ENTER or _ button. = If the selected language is not recorded on the disc, the originat pre-recorded language is selected. g The selected language witt only appear if it is supported on the disc. Allows you to setup the audio device and sound status settings depending on the audio system in use. 1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the A T buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or button. 3. Press the A T buttons to select Audio, then press the ENTER or _,, button. The Audio setup menu will be displayed. 4. Press the ,& T buttons to select the desired audio option, then press the ENTER or _ button. 5. Press the ,L T buttons to select the desired item, then press the ENTER or _ button. | Digital Output • PCM : Converts to PCM(2CH) 48kHz audio. Select PCM when using the Analog Audio Outputs. • Bitstream : Converts to Dolby Digita! Bitstream. Select Bitstream when using the Digital Audio Outputs. g Be sure to select the correct Dig!tat Output or no audio will be heard. , | DTS • Off : Doesn't output digital signal. • On : Outputs DTS bitstream. (via Digital Audio Output) Select DTS when connecting to a digital amp with a DTS decoder. g When a DTS soundtrack is played, sound is not output from the Analog Audio Output (AV OUT). English - 27 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 27 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:36156 | Dynamic Compression This is only active when a Do/by Digital signal is detected. • On : When the Movie soundtracks are played at low volume or from small speakers, the system can apply appropriate compression to make low-level content more intelligible and prevent dramatic passages from getting too loud. • Off : You can enjoy the movie with the standard Dynamic Range. This function allows you to setup the TV screen settings. 1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the A '_" buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or _, button. 3. Press the h, V' buttons to select Video, then press the ENTER or _, button. Video option menu will be displayed. 4. Press the ,& _' buttons to select the desired video option, then press the ENTER or _ button. 5. Press the A v buttons to select the desired item, then press the ENTER or _ button. g Press the RETURN or _ button to return to the previous menu. Press the EXiT button to exit the menu. | TV Aspect Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting. (aspect ratio) • 4:3 Letter Box : Select when you want to see the total 16:9 ratio screen that a DVD supplies. Even though you have a TV with a 4:3 ratio screen, black bars wilt appear at the top and bottom of the screen. • 4:3 Pan & Scan : Select this for a conventiona! size TV when you want to see the centrat portion of the 16:9 screen. (Extreme left and right side of movie picture witl be cut off.) • 16:9 Wide : You can view the fult 16:9 picture on your wide-screen TV. | input Level Adjusts the level of the input signal. • Darker : If you feel the screen is too light and you want to make the screen darker. • Lighter : If you feel the screen is too dark and you want to make the screen tighter. | Black Level Adjusts the black level of the screen. ,0 iRE : This is the standard NTSC reference black tevel for consistent brightness/contrast across alt sources. Setect this when you want to make the screen darker. • 7.5 iRE : This will enhance the black tevel for increased brightness/ contrast when viewing DVDs. Select this when you want to make the screen tighter. English - 28 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 28 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:36158 | 3D Noise Reduction * Off : Normal . On : Select to remove noise from the screen. g This function depends on disc type. It may not work for some disc types. g IRE: Short for the Institute of Radio Engineers. An IRE unit is a relative unit of measure equaling 1/140th of the peak-to peak (p-p) video amplitude. g Black level function is not available in the progressive scan mode. | HDIVII/DVI Resolution This setting is used when the unit is connected by HDMI or DVI to Display devices (TV, Monitor, etc). * 480p : 720 x 480 * 720p : 1280 x 720 ,, 1080i : 1920 x 1080 * Connect the DVD-VR357 to your TV via HDMI or DVI. Set your TV's input to HDMI or DVI. * Press the P.SCAN button while the unit is in stop mode to select the output resolution. - If your TV is connected the HDMI or DVl cable, the output resolution mode changes in the following sequence each time you press the P,SCAN button: [-> 480p --->720p --> 1080i 7 - If the DVD Recorder is connected to your TV with Component cables (no HDMI/DVI cable connected), the output resolution mode toggles between 480p/480i. | DivX(R) Registration Please use the Registration code to register your DVD Recorder VCR with the DivX(R) Video On Demand format. To learn more, visit www.divx.com/vod & English - 29 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGi_ldb 29 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:37100 The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating - which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc. 1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. 2. Press the J, _' buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or _. button. 3. Press the A v buttons to select Parental ENTER or _ button. 4. Create a 4-digit password control. Control, then press the using the 0 to 9 buttons on the remote 5. The Re-enter Password screen appears to confirm the password. your password again, and then press the ENTER or _ button. Enter 6, Press the A _' buttons to select On, then press the ENTER or _ button. The Parental Control screen appears. m Refer to Troubleshooting if you forget your password. (See page 78) | Changing the Rating Level 1. Press the ,_,T buttons to select Rating Level, then press the ENTER or _, button. 2. Press the A _'buttons to select the rating level you want, then press the ENTER or _. button. For example, if you select up to Level 6, discs that contain Levet 7, 8 wilt not play. A larger number indicates that the program is intended for adult use only. | Changing the Password 1. Press the A T buttons to select Change ENTER or _ button. 2. Enter the 4-digit password control. Password, then press the using the number buttons on the remote The 'Confirm the password' message wilt be displayed. 3. Enter your password again. m Press the RETURN or ,,_ button to return to the previous menu. Press the EXIT button to exit the menu. English - 30 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 30 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:37102 This function allows you to set up the VCR. 1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the A _' buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or button. 3, Press the A _' buttons to select System, button. then press the ENTER or 4, Press the A T buttons to select VCR, then press the ENTER or b,, button. 5. Press the ,& T buttons to select the desired VCR option, then press the ENTER or b,- button. 6. Press the A v" buttons to select the desired item, then press the ENTER or _ button. | Tape Length This information is usually printed on the tape box. The menu cycles through: T-120, T-160 or T-180. Once the type of cassette is set, the VCR can display the amount time remaining on the tape when you press the INFO button. of | Auto Play If you want your videotapes them, turn on Auto Play. to play automatically when you insert • Off : Auto play is disabled. • On : The VCR will automatically begin playing a video tape when it is inserted, as tong as the safety tab of the cassette has been removed. | Auto Repeat it sets the VCR to play a tape repeatedly activated :Stop, Fast Forward (unless a tape control is or Rewind). English - 31 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 3 _ 2007 0 22 £T 4 10:37104 i i}{iI!ii i ii If you have your cable box/satellite receiver (set top box) connected as shown on page 15, it can be controlled after setting up this menu. i, 1. With the unit in Stop mode/No i i i i i i i Disc mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the A T buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or button. 3, Press the A v buttons to select System, button. System menu will be displayed. then press the ENTER or 4, Press the A T buttons to select Cable Box Control, ENTER or _. button. then press the Cable Box Control menu will be displayed. 5. Press the A T buttons to select the desired option, then press the ENTER or I_ button. 6. Press the A v" buttons to select the desired item, then press the ENTER or _ button. | Control Select the sub item(Off or On) using the A _ buttons, then press the ENTER button. • Off : Turns off the cable box or satellite receiver (set top box) control function. Select this if you do not want to use the supplied cable box controller (IR Blaster). • On : Turns on the cable box or satellite receiver (set top box) control function. | Connection Select the sub item (AV1 or AV2) using the A T buttons, then press the ENTER button. If you connect your cable box or satellite receiver (set top box) to the recorder's audio/video input. (page15) • AV1 : Select this when the cable box or satellite receiver (set top box) is connected to the DVD Recorder & VCR's AV1 IN jacks. You can watch the output of the cable box or satellite receiver (set top box) connected to AVl when the Recorder is powered off. • AV2 : Select this when the cable box or satellite receiver (set top box) is connected to the DVD Recorder & VCR's AV 2 IN jacks. • S-Video : Select this when the cable box or satellite receiver (set top box) is connected to the DVD recorder's S-Video IN jack. You can't select AV1 when the cable box or satellite receiver (set top box) is connected to the S-Video input. g See the instruction supplied with your cable box or satellite receiver (set top box) to confirm the box's antenna output channel. g The DVD-VR357 dose not have a TV tuner. Recording TV broadcasts is possible via Connection Satellite boxes and Multi Channel Video Services. to Cable/ English - 32 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGi_ldb 32 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:37106 | CH Digit Lock Select the sub item(Off or Lock to two digits) using the A V buttons, then press the ENTER button. , Off : Select this when your cable box or satellite receiver (set top box) only accepts a three or more digit channel numbers. Normally select this. , Lock to two digits : Select this when your cable box or satellite receiver (set top box) only accepts a two digit channel number. | Mode for SET button Some cable box or satellite receiver (set top box) require you to press SET after pressing the channel number. If your cable box or satellite receiver (set top box) operates this way, follow the instructions below to set Mode 1 or 2. Select the sub item(Off, Mode 1 or Mode 2) using the A T buttons, then press the ENTER button. , Off : No code is sent when the SET button is pressed. Normally select this. • Mode 1 or Mode 2 : Sends the channel number you entered. m If "Mode 1" does not work, try "Mode 2." m If your cable box or satellite receiver (set top box) does not respond to either setting, contact the manufacturer of the cable box or satellite receiver (set top box). | Brand Code Enter the brand code of your cable box or satellite receiver (set top box) using the number buttons, then press the ENTER button. (See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code Table" on pages 81~83.) _ If you cannot get the recorder to control your cable box/satellite receiver (set top box), check the connection and position of the IR Blaster cable.(page 15) If your cable box or satellite receiver still does not operate with this recorder, contact your cable company to see if they can provide you with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. This menu may not work depending receiver (set top box). on your cable box or satellite oo,wotoh videorom o, o ter,a,oo=po.o.t th o.g,t,oAv or S-video input jacks. 1(Composite) t. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the A T buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or button. 3. Press the A T buttons to select System, then press the ENTER or button. 4. Press the A T buttons to select Video button. input, then press the ENTER or 5. Press the A T buttons to select AV 1 or S-Video, ENTER or _ button. then press the English - 33 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGi_ldb 33 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:37108 You can set the EP(Extended Piay)mode's time setting to 6 or 8 hours. 1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the A T buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or button. 3, Press the A _' buttons to select System, button. then press the ENTER or 4, Press the A T buttons to select DVD EP Mode Time, then press the ENTER or I_ button. 5. Press the A T buttons to select 6 Hours or 8 Hours, ENTER or _ button. then press the (v mode) A DVD-Video consists of 'Titles' and 'Chapters'. When you record one program, it makes one Title. If you use this function, the Title will be divided into Chapters. 1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the A _' buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or button. 3. Press the A _' buttons to select System, button. then press the ENTER or 4, Press the A T buttons to select Chapter ENTER or _, button. Creator, then press the 5. Press the A T buttons to select On, then press the ENTER or _, button. Press the EXIT button to exit the menu. 6, Set the recording speed by pressing the REC SPEED button on the remote (see page 52 for more information on recording speeds). 7, Press the REC button to start recording. The message "Do you want to create the chapter menu after this recording?" is displayed. 8, Press the _ _ buttons to select Yes and press the ENTER button and recording begins. In XP and SP mode, you must record at least 5 minutes to create a chapter. In LP and EP mode, 15 minutes. 9. Press the STOP button to stop recording. 10. To display the created titles, finalize the disc (see page 76) and then press the TITLE MENU button. The title menu will be displayed. 11. To display the created chapters, select the desired Title and then press the DISC MENU button. The chapter menu for the selected Title will be displayed. _ On DVD-RW discs, additional chapters and titles can be added to a finalized disc by unfinalizing and recording again.On DVD-R discs, once finalized, no additiona! chapters or titles can be recorded. • The Automatic Chapter Creator function does not work during Timer Recording or when you turn the power off. DVD-R discs cannot be unfinalized. English - 34 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGi_ldb 34 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 11:2150 It takes about 10 seconds for a disc to load (initialize) every time you turn on the unit. To bypass this initialization process, you can set the Quick Recording feature to On. This enables you to record immediately without having to wait for the disc to load. 1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the A _' buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or button. 3. Press the A _' buttons to select System, button. then press the ENTER or 4. Press the A _' buttons to select Quick Recording, ENTER or D,-button. then press the 5. Press the A T buttons to select On, then press the ENTER or _ button. = The Quick Recording is set to Off as default. = If this function is set to on, power consumption increased when the unit is powered off. Note wilt be Anynet+ is a function that can be used to operate the recorder using a Samaung TVremote control, by connecting the DVD Recorder & VCR to a SAMSUNG TV using an HDMI Cable. (see page 16) (This is only available with SAMSUNG TVs that support Anynet+.) 1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. 2. Select Setup using the A T buttons, then press the ENTER or _,, button. 3. Select System using the A _ buttons, then press the ENTER or button. The system menu will be displayed. 4. Select Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) using the A T buttons, then press the ENTER or I_ button. Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) items will be displayed. 5. Select On using the A _" buttons, then press the ENTER or _ button. For using Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) 1. Connect the recorder to a Samsung TV with an HDMI cable. (See page 16) 2. Set the Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) to "On" on your DVD Recorder & VCR. (see above) 3. Set the Anynet+ function on your TV. (See the TV instruction manual for more information.) • You can operate the DVD Recorder & VCR by using TV remote control. (TV buttons that can be used to control the DVD Recorder & VCR : (_), (_, _), (_, _::5_ and _ • When you press Anynet+ the left will appear. _ buttons, button) button on the TV's remote control, the OSD to - DVDR Operation : Same as ANYKEY Recorder & VCR remote control. TV Menu @~Q button (_'_!}) on the DVD - DVDR Menu : Same as MENU button ( '_ ) on the DVD Recorder & VCR remote control. ! ! By pressing the PLAY button of the recorder while watching TV, the TV screen will change to the play screen. If you play a DVD when the TV power is off, the TV wilt power On. If you turn the TV off, the DVD Recorder & VCR will power off automatically. (When the DVD Recorder & VCR is recording, it can't be powered off.) If you change HDMI to other sources (Composite, Component, RF... etc) on your TV while playing a DVD disc, the DVD Recorder & VCR will stop playing. The DVD Recorder & VCR may keep playing certain discs based on their content. English - 35 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGi_ldb 35 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:3716 This section introduces basic functions of playback by disc type. Disc Types Read the following information before playing a disc. Both the DVD Recorder @ Disc Logo Max. Playing Time or minute 24O Singlesided(5") Recorded Disc Shape content or minute DVD- _ VIDEO Doublesided(5") VIDEO _ AUDIO Singbdded(3.5") & VCR and the discs 48O 8O Singlesided(5") 160 74 Singbsided(3.5") 2O Doublesided(3.5") are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. tf the AUDIO codes do not match, the disc will not play. The Region Number for this DVD Recorder & VCR is described on the rear panel of the DVD Recorder & VCR. JPEG MP3 MPEG4 JPEG Singlesided(5") Images Singbsided(3.5") MP3 Singlesided(5") Audio Singbtided(3.5") MPEG4 Singlesided(5") Movie Singletided(3.5") lhr (XP:Excellent Quality) Single 2hrs(SP:StandardQualit sided(5") (4.7GB) 4hrs(LP:LongPlayback) D I G I T A L DVD- _ RAM .,M Digital[Jut 6 or 8hrs(EP:Extended) VIDEO AUDIO 2hr(XP:Excellent Quality) Double Dolby Digital DTS Digital Audio sided(5") (9.4GB) 4hrs(SP:StandardQualit 8hrs(LP:LongPlayback) 12or 16hrs(EP:Extended) l hr(XP:ExcellentQuality) STEREO I DivX Stereo DVD-RW_ VIDEO AUDIO 5" (4.7GB) 2hrs(SP:StandardQualit 4hrs(LP:LongPlayback) 6 or 8hrs(EP:Extended) [NTSC] NTSCbroadcastsystem in U.SA, Canada,Korea. Japan,etc. l hr(XP:ExcellentQuality) Single 2hrs(SP:StandardQualit Layer(5") (4.7GB) 4hrs(LP:LongPlayback) MP3 DVD-R _ 6 or 8hrs(EP:Extended) VIDEO AUDIO 2hr(XP:ExcellentQuality) Double Layer(5") (8.5GB) 4hrs(SP:StandardQualit 8hrs(LP:LongPlayback) 11or 15hrs(EP:Extended) l hr(XP:ExcellentQuality) DVD+R_,_ _ VIDEO ............ AUDIO 5"(4.7GB) 2hrs(SP:StandardQualit 4hrs(LP:LongPlayback) 6 or 8hrs(EP:Extended) lhr (XP:Excellent Quality) Single 2hrs(SP:StandardQualit Layer(5") (4.7GB) 4hrs(LP:LongPlayback) DVD+R _ 6 or 8hrs(EP:Extended) VIDEO ........ AUDIO 2hr(XP:Excellent Quality) Double Layer(5") (8.5GB) 4hrs(SP:StandardQualit 8hrs(LP:LongPlayback) 11or 15hrs(EP:Extended) English - 36 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 36 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:3719 | Discs That Cannot be Played • DVD-Video with a region number other than "1" or "ALL" • 3.9 GB DVD-R Disc for Authoring. • A DVD+R/DVD-RW(V) disc which has been recorded and not finalized in a different manufacturer's recorder. - PAL discs • DVD-ROM/PD/MV-Disc, etc. • Video CD/CVD/SVCD/CD-ROM/CDV/CD-G/CD-I = This DVD Recorder & VCR can only operate with discs that are compatible with DVD-RAM Standard Version 2.0. = Playback and/or recording may not work for some types of discs or when specific operations, such as angle change and aspect ratio adjustment, are being performed. Information about the disc is written in detail on the box. Please refer to this if necessary. Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints, dirt, dust, scratches and deposits of cigarette smoke on the recording surface may make it impossible to use the disc for recording. DVD-RAM/±RW/±R discs may not be able to play on some DVD players, depending on the player, disc and the condition of the recording. g Discs with PAL programs recorded on them cannot be played using this product. 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. 2. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc's label facing up. iiii_,,?@i@i@i@i@i@?ii 3. Press OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. • Your DVD Recorder & VCR closes the disc tray and plays the disc automatically. • The recorder does not play discs automatically after initially being powered on initially. • When the recorder is powered on and a disc is in the tray, the unit wilt be activated and wait in stop mode. Press the PLAY button to start playback. • Power on the unit with the PLAY button if you wish to automatically play a disc in the recorder while it is powered off. iiiiii@iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iii!i iiiiii_((((((((((((((((iiiiiiiiiiiiii i!_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiqiiiii 4. Press the STOP button to stop playback. g When you stop playing the disc, the DVD Recorder & VCR remembers where you stopped. When you press the PLAY button again, it will pick up where you left off. (unless the disc is removed, the DVD Recorder & VCR is unplugged, or if you press the STOP button twice.) This function is only applicable to DVDVIDEO, DVD-RAM, DVD±RW, DVD±R orAudio CDs (CD-DA). Do not move your DVD Recorder may cause damage to the disc. & VCR while playing, as this ! Make sure to press the OPEN/CLOSE disc tray. button to open or close the ! Do not push the disc tray while it is being opened or closed, as this may cause a product malfunction. ! Do not place foreign materials on or in the disc tray. ! Some functions may perform differently or be disabled depending on the disc type. If this occurs, refer to the instructions written on the disc case. ! Be especially careful that children's fingers are not caught between the disc tray and the tray chassis when it closes. ! After turning the power on, it will take a few seconds until the DVD Recorder & VCR operates. English - 37 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 37 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:3712 Some discs contain a dedicated menu system that allows you to select special functions for title, chapters, audio track, subtitles, film previews, information on characters, etc. | For DVD-VIDEO Discs Disc Menu : Press the DISC MENU button to enter the disc menu of the disc. • Move to the setup menu related to playback operation. • You can select audio language and subtitle etc., provided by the disc. Title Menu : Press the TITLE MENU button to move to the title menu of the disc. • Use this button if the disc contains more than one title. Some discs may not support the title menu functionality. | For DVD-RAIVI/DVD+RWIDVD+R Discs ...... s, s' @ @ ss? _f_ ..... Title List : Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List is simply a list of titles on a disc. If a title is deleted, that title cannot be played again. Playlist (DVD-RAM/-RW(VR)) : Press the PLAY LIST button. A playlist is a custom-made list of titles. When one ptaytist is played, only the titles within the playiist will play and then stop. Even if that piaytist is deleted, the original recording will not be deleted. I_IP MARKEP @®O@ ®@@® ® >::E @ NVOL TR_C£CCHITVC_ @ | Searching Through a Chapter or Track During playback, press the SEARCH ,,4_ or I_. control. Each time you press the SEARCH wilt change as follows. button on the remote button, the playback speed DVD-VIDEO/ I_. Fast 1/_._ Fast 1 -.-, I_ DVD-RAM/DVD+RW/ I_. Fast 3/_14 Fast 3 -.-, I_. Fast 4/_ DVD+R I_i_ Fast 5/_i_ Fast 5 _ I_i_ Fast 6/_i_ Fast 6 MPEG4 Fast 1 _ Fast 2 _ Fast 3 AUDIO CD (CD-DA) _ X2 _ X4 _ X8 3 Fast 2/_1_ Fast 2 Fast 4 • You can scan the program in reverse order. To return to normal speed playback, press the INI button. • No sound is heard during Scan(Search) mode, except on CDs (CD-DA). (You can hear the sound during forward search (Fast 1).) No sound is heard during scanning in all MPEG4 modes. Depending on the disc type, the sound quality may lower during Fast 1 mode. English - 38 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 38 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:37122 | Skipping Chapters or Tracks During playback, press the 144 or _,l • if you press the _4 button on the remote control. button If you press the 1_4 button, it moves to the beginning of the chapter, track or marker(DVD-RAM, DVD-RW(VR mode) ). Pressing the button once again within 3 seconds returns to the beginning of the previous chapter, track or marker(DVD-RAM, • if you press the _1 DVD-RW(VR mode) ). button if you press the _._l button, it moves to the next chapter, track or marker(DVD-RAM,DVD-RW (VR mode) ) | Skipping Ahead 30 Seconds _N During the playback, press F.ADV/SKIP seconds. button to skip ahead exactly 30 | Slow Motion Play iiii_,,?@i@i@i@i@i@?ii iiiiii@iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiii!i iiiiii_({{{{{{{{{{i£;3!{q_'i;ii iiiiii_((((((((((((((((iiiiiiiiiiiiii i_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiqiiiii During Still mode, press the SEARCH control for more than 1 second. 44 or _ button on the remote - Each time you press the _._ button : II) Slow 1 _ I1_ Stow 2 --., I_ Stow 3 • Each time you press the 4_ button : 41 Slow 1 -., ._1 Slow 2 _ .,_1Slow 3 To return to normal speed playback, press the _11button. • Slow motion operates only in the forward direction on MPEG 4 discs. | Step Motion Play During Still mode, press the F.ADV/SKIP button on the remote control. • Each time the button is pressed, a new frame wilt appear. To return to normal speed playback, press the _11button. = No sound is heard during Step or Slow mode. Step motion operates only in the forward direction on MPEG 4 discs. English - 39 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 39 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:37125 TheANYKEY functions allows you to easily search for a desired scene by accessing title, chapter or time. You can also change the subtitle and audio settings and set some features including Repeat, Angle and Zoom. | Moving to a Desired Scene Directly If you want to move to a certain title, chapter or time use this function. 1. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. 2. Press the A T buttons to select a Title a Chapter or a Time. 3, Press the _ b. buttons or number (0~9) buttons to select the desired scene. In case of searching a time, enter the time in sequence of hours minutes, seconds using the number buttons. Then, press the ENTER button. g This may not work for some discs. When an Audio CD(CDDA) or an MP3 disc is inserted, depending on the disc type, the information display may not be appear. g To make the sub-menu disappear, RETURN button. press the ANYKEY or ® | Playing Repeatedly 1. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. 2. Press the A T buttons to select Repeat, 3, Select repeat mode using 41_ button. Press the ENTER button. g DVD-RAM/DVD-RW(VR mode), unfinalized DVD±R and unfinalized DVD-RW (Video mode) do not repeat a chapter. g To make the sub-menu disappear, RETURN button. press the ANYKEY or English - 40 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 40 _ 2007 0 22 £T 4 10:37127 | Playing a Certain Section Repeatedly 1. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. 2. Press the A T buttons to select Repeat, 3, Press the _ _ button to select A-B, then press the ENTER button. 4, Press the ENTER button at the point where you want repeat piay to start (A) and press it again at the point where you want the repeat play to stop (B). Repeat ptayback of the A-B section starts. - To return to normal playback 5. Press the CANCEL - button to return to normal playback. = If you set point (B) before five seconds has tapsed, the prohibition mark (Q) will appear. Audio CDs(CD-DA), MP3 and MPEG4 discs do not support the Repeat A-B function. Subtitle languages may not work depending on the disc type. iiii_,,?@i@i@i@i@i@?ii This is only available during playback. iiiiii@iiiiiiiiii!liiiiiiiiii:iiiii!i You can also operate this function by pressing on the remote control. 1. Press the ANYKEY the SUBTITLE button iiiiii_((((((((((((((((iiiiiiiiiiiiii i_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiqiiiii button during playback. 2. Press the A v buttons to select Subtitle, to select the desired subtitle language. then press the _ _ buttons g The subtitle display may be different depending on the disc type. g If the subtitles overlap, disable the caption function on your TV. g Some discs aitow you to select the tanguage for the disc menu only. g To make the sub-menu disappear, RETURN button. press the ANYKI=y or English - 41 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 4 _ 2007 0 22 £T 4 10:37129 Audio languages may not work depending on the disc type. This is only available during playback. You can also operate this function by preaaing the remote control. 1. Press the ANYKEY the AUDlO button on button during playback. 2. Press the A _' buttons to select Audio, then press the 41_ buttons to select the desired audio language. ii i _ i @ = Audio languages may be different because they are disc-specific. = Some discs allow you to select the audio language from the disc menu only. = To make the sub-menu disappear, RETURN button. press the ANYKEY or !i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i! !i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i! !i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i! !i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i! !i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i! !i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i! !i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i! !i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i! !i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i If a D VD-VIDEO contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can use the Angle function, if the disc contains multiple angles, ANGLE appears on the screen. You can also operate this function by preaaing the ANGLE button on the remote control. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii=@_ _,_i_{,i 1. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. 2. Press the A T buttons to select Angle, then press the _ _ buttons or number (0~9) buttons to select the desired angle scene. @ g This function is disc-dependent, and may not work all DVDs. g This function does not work when a DVD has not been recorded with a multi-camera angle system. g To make the sub-menu disappear, RETURN button. press the ANYKEY or English - 42 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 42 _ 2007 0 22 £T 4 10:3713 1. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. 2. Press the A T buttons to select Zoom, (Q,) wilt be displayed. then press the ENTER button. 3, Press A T 4 _, buttons to move to the area you want to enlarge. 4, Press the ENTER button. Each time the ENTER button is pressed, the picture is enlarged up to 4X (four times the normal size). DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/ i normal size _ DVD+RW/DVD+R I _ normal size 2X _ 4X _ 2X (V mode) | Setting Bookmarks Set marks at scenes you want to see again so that you can start playback from the marked position. 1. Press the MARKER button during playback. 2. Press the ENTER button when the desired scene appears. iiii_,,?@i@i@i@i@i@?ii iiiiii@iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii{_iiii!i • The number 1 is displayed and the scene is memorized. iiiiii_((((((((((((((((i[iiiiiiiiiiii i_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiqiiiii 3. Press the .,q_, button to move to the next position. 4. Press the ENTER button again when the desired scene appears. • The number 2 is displayed and the scene is memorized. Repeat the steps above to bookmark other positions. You can bookmark up to 10 scenes. | Playing Back a Bookmark 1. Press the MARKER button. 2. Press the _ _, buttons to select a bookmarked scene. 3, Press the ENTER or _-II button to start playing from the selected scene. | Clearing a Bookmark 1. Press the MARKER button. 2. Press the _1_, buttons to select a bookmarked 3, Press the CANCEL scene. button to delete the selected bookmark. g When the disc tray is opened and then closed, bookmarks wilt disappear. English - 43 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 43 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:37133 (VR mode) | Setting Markers 1. Press the MARKER button during playback. Press the ENTER button when the desired scene appears. • The number 01 is displayed and the scene is memorized. 3, Press the _1_ button to move to the next position. 4, Press the ENTER button again when the desired scene appears. • The number 02 is displayed and the scene is memorized. • DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR Mode) discs have the Marker function instead of the Bookmark function. The Marker function allows you to mark up to 99 scenes. Since the scenes may be displayed as many different pages, numbering is necessary. If a disc in use is encoded with Disc Protect, Markers cannot be set or deleted. Only playback is available. | Playing Back a Marker 1. Press the MARKER button during playback. 2. Press the _ _ buttons to select a marked scene. 3. Press the ENTER or _.11button to start playing from the selected scene. • if you press the NEXT SKIP(_I) button or the PREVIOUS SKIP(14_I) button in marker mode, and the next or current marked point plays for shorter than three seconds, playback starts from the previous marked point. | Clearing a Marker 1. Press the MARKER button during playback. 2. Press the _ _ buttons to select a marked scene. Press the CANCEL button to delete the selected mark. • When a marker is cleared while a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW(VR mode) is playing, marker numbers will change. For example, if the 7th marker is cleared after ten markers are registered, the marker numbers after the eighth will automatically move ahead by one and the 8th marker becomes the 7th. English - 44 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 44 _ 2007 0 22 £T 4 10:37136 I Buttons on the Remote Control Used for Audio CD(CD-DA)/IVlP3 Playback 1. t_4 button : Returns to the beginning of the current track when pressed during playback. If pressed again, your DVD Recorder & VCR moves to and plays the previous track. If you press this button within three seconds after playback starts, the previous track will be played. If you press this button after three seconds, the current track will be replayed from the beginning. 2. _€,,I button : Plays the next track. 3. Press the (44/_,_) buttons : Fast Play (X2, X4, X8) (Audio CD only) 4. I : Stops a track (song). 5. _11: Plays a track(song) or pauses playback. 6. RETURN button : Moves to the folder to which the current song belongs. 7. ,& T : Selects a track (song). 8. _, ENTER button : Plays the selected track (song). 9. ANYKEY : To display the ptay mode window. (Repeat or Ptay Option). | Playing an Audio CO (CD-DA) 1. Insert an Audio CD (CD-DA) into the disc tray. • The Audio CD menu appears and the tracks (songs) are played automatically. 2. Press the A _' buttons to select the track (song) to start playback from, iiii_,,?@i@i@i@i@i@?ii iiiiii@iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii({_iiii!i and then press the ENTER button. ® @ • Audio CD(CD-DA) iiiiii_((((((((((((((((iiiiiiiiiiiiii i!_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiqiiiii Screen Elements 1. Play mode icon. 2. Current played. track (song) : Displays the number of the track currently being 3. Displays the current play index and total track number. 4. This shows the operating state of a disc and a playback time corresponding to a portion that is currently played. 5. Displays the track list (song list) and the playing time of each track. 6. Button display English - 45 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 45 _ 2007 0 22 £T 4 10:37138 | Playing an IVIP3 Disc 1. Insert an MP3 disc into the disc tray. 2. Press the A _' buttons to select the Disc Navigation, the ENTER or _ button. and then press 3, Press the A T buttons to select the Music, and then press the ENTER or I_ button. 4. Press the h, _ buttons to select the track (song) you want to hear, and then press the ENTER button. O MP3 Screen Elements 1. Play mode icon. 2. Current track (song) : Displays the name of the track being played. 3. Displays the current play index and total file number. 4. This shows the operating state of a disc and a playback time corresponding to a portion that is currently played. 5. Displays the mp3 file and folder list (song list). 6. Button display. 7. MP3 fib information iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii"@_ _,_i_{,i 1, During playback, press the ANYKEY button. The Repeat mode will be highlighted. 2. Press the _ _ buttons to select the desired repeat mode you want to play repeatedly, then press the ENTER button. • Q'_ Repeat Track (CD (CD-DA)/MP3) • r__ Repeat Folder (MP3) • G_ Repeat Disc (CD (CD-DA)/MP3) - To return to normal playback 3. Press the CANCEL - button to return to normal playback. English - 46 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGi_ldb 46 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:3714 1. During Stop, Press the ANYKEY button. The Play option will be highlighted. 2. Press the _ _, buttons to select a desired Play Option, then press the ENTER button. ,*Normal : Tracks on a disc are played in the order in which they were recorded on the disc. ,*Playlist : The Playtist playback option allows you to select the order in which you want tracks to play. • Intro[ I ] : The first 10 seconds of each track will be played. If you want to listen to the music that you have selected, press the ENTER button or _,11button. The play option will be changed to Normal Play. When Intro Play is completed, Normal Play is performed. ,*Random[R] : The Random option plays a disc's tracks in random order. After a random list is generated and played completely, another random list is generated and played. Random Play is continued until the play option is changed. | To Program Tracks You can register a maximum 30 tracks in the play#st. 1. In still mode, press the ANYKEY button. The Play option will be highlighted. 2. Press the _1_- buttons to select Playlist, then press the ENTER button. Ptaylist screen is displayed. iiii_,,?@i@i@i@i@i@?ii iiiiii@iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiii!i 3, Press the _, V buttons to select tracks in the order in which you want them to play, then press the ENTER button. iiiiii_((((((((((((((((iiiiiiiiiiiiii i_iiiiiiiiii!!iiqiiiii If there is a track on your playlist you wish to remove. Press the button, then press the A v buttons to select the track you wish to remove, then press the CANCEL button. The selected track will be removed. 4, Press the PLAY button to play the playtist, 1. Insert a JPEG into the disc tray. 2. Press the A V buttons to select Disc Navigation, ENTER or _ button. and then press the 3. Press the ,A '_' buttons to select Photo, and then press the ENTER or _, button. 4. Press the A T _ _- buttons to select a picture. • To see the next 8 pictures, press the _,1 button. • To see the previous 8 pictures, press the 144 button. English - 47 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 47 _ 2007 0 22 £T 4 10:37143 @ 5-1. If you press the _ll button, the Slide Show Speed screen will appear. Press the 4 I_ buttons to set the slide show speed, then press the ENTER button. 5-2. Press the ENTER button with a picture selected in the Album screen and select a display mode (Album screen (_), Slide show (_), Rotation (1_'1) or Zoom ( e, )) using the _ _ buttons, then press the ENTER button. : Returns to the Aibum screen. : The unit enters slide show mode. Before the slide show can begin, the picture interval (Slide show speed) must be set. ES] : Each time the ENTER button is pressed, the picture rotates 90 degrees clockwise. ¢, : Each time the ENTER button is pressed, the picture is enlarged up to 4X(four times the normal size). _, normal size ,, 2X ,, • Press the ANYKEY 4X ,, 2Xq button to display menu bar. • Press the RETURN button to clear the menu bar. An MPEG4 File is used to contain audio and video data. An MPEG4 File with the following extensions - .AVI, .DIVX, .avi, .divx can be played. 1. Insert a MPEG4 Disc into the disc tray. 2. Press the A T buttons to select the Disc Navigation, the ENTER or _ button. and then press 3. Press the ,& _ buttons to select the DivX, and then press the ENTER or _ button. 4. Press the A _' buttons to select the avi file (DivX), then press the ENTER, I_ or PLAY button. 5. When an MPEG4 file is played, you can use following functions. Pressing the STOP button once during playback will display the file list, pressing the button again wilt exit the menu screen. MPEG4 Function Description Function Skip Scene Description During playback, press the SKIP (G or _,) button, it moves forward or backward 5 minutes. During playback, Search Scene Slow Motion ((_ or Q ) In Still or step mode, press the SEARCH (G') button on the remote control. (Slow 1 _ Step Motion press the SEARCH button and press again to search at a faster speed. (Fast 1 _ Fast 2 ,, Fast 3) Stow 2 _ Stow 3) In the still or play mode, press the F.ADV/SKIP button on the remote control. English - 48 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 48 _ 2007 0 22 £T 4 10:37147 m This DVD Recorder & VCR can play the following video compression formats. - MPEG4 Codec format : DivX 3.11 DivX 4.x DivX 5.x - Audio format : .MP3, .MPEG, .PCM, .AC3, .DTS. Supported subtitle file formats: .smi, .srt, .sub, .psb, .txt (The subtitle file should have exactly the same name to corresponding MPEG4 file name) Some MPEG4 files that were created on a personal computer may not be able to play back. That is why Codec Type, Version and Higher resolution over specification is not supported. t. Insert a standard VHS tape into the VCR deck. • When a tape is inserted, the power will turn on automatically. _Reco_d safetyTab 2. Press the HI (PLAY/STILL) button on the remote control or on the front panel of the unit. The videotape will begin to play automatically if the Record Safety Tab is removed and Auto Play is turned on. 3. Press the [] (STOP) button on the remote control or on the front panel of the unit. 4. Playback through the VCR is possible when HDMi is connected. I Tracking The Tracking adjustment removes the white lines that sometimes appear during playback because of slight differences in recording decks. iiii_,,?@i@i@i@i@i@?ii iiiiii@iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii{_iiii!i iiiiii_((((((((((((((((iiiiiiiiiiiiii i_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiqiiiii Adjust Tracking CN ( ^Iv Manually During playback, press the TRK/CBC CH/TV ) buttons to remove white lines from the picture. I Special VCR Playback Features While a videotape is playing, you can enjoy a variety of special playback features, including Stiff, Frame Advance, Skip, Slow motion, and more. STILL In Ptay mode, press the _11(PLAY/STILL) button to still a single frame. Frame Advance In Still mode, press the F.ADV/SKIP button to advance to the next frame. Fps/Review In Play mode, press the Forward (_1_) button or Rewind (_) button to Fps/review at two speeds: • Picture Search - Press and release repeatedly to advance the tape forward or backward at 2,3,5,7 times normal speed. • Jet Search - Press and hotd to advance the tape forward or backward at 7 times normal speed. English - 49 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGi_ldb 49 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:3715 Skip In Ptay mode, press F.ADV/SKIP button to cue ahead exactly 30 seconds. Press F.ADV/SKIP button repeatedly up to 4 times to cue ahead 2 minutes. Slow motion In Still mode, press _,- button for s!ow motion. Press the B,._.button repeatedly to play slow motion speed at 1/10, 1/7, 1/5 times. Press the PLAY button twice to resume normal viewing. | S=VHS Playback The DVD Recorder tapes. & VCR allows you to playback high quality S-VHS 1. Insert an S-VHS tape into the VCR deck. 2. Press IHI (PLAY/STILL) button on the remote control or on the front panel to play an S-VHS tape. | Variable Search System Each time you record a cassette on this DVD Recorder & VCR, an "index" is automatically marked on the tape when recording is started. The Search function allows you to fast-forward or rewind to a specific index end start playback from that point. Depending on the direction selected, the indexes are numbered as follows - This DVD Recorder & VCR uses a standard indexing system (VtSS). As a result, it will recognize any indexes marked by other VCRa using the same system and vice versa. Go To Zero Use this feature when you want to search for the 0:00:00 counter position on a cassette. 1. During playback, press the CANCEL button at the point on the tape where you want to set the counter to 0:00:00. 2. While a cassette is stopped, press the ANYKEY button. 3. Press the A _' buttons to select Go To Zero, then press the ENTER button. The VCR will rewind or fast forward, searching for the 0:00:00 counter position, and then automatica!ly stop at that position. End Search Use this feature when you want to search for a blank position record a program on a cassette. to 1. While a cassette is stopped, press the ANYKEY button. 2. Press the A T buttons to select End Search, then press the ENTER button. The VCR witl fast forward, searching for a blank position, and then automatically stop at that position. If the VCR reaches the end of the tape during end search, the tape will be ejected. ForwardlReverse Intro Scan Use scan and play when you don't located on a cassette tape. know exactly 1. While a cassette is stopped, press the ANYKEY 2. Press the J, T buttons to select Forward where a program is button. Intro Scan or Reverse Intro Scan, then press the ENTER button. When an Index mark is found, the DVD Recorder & VCR will playback the tape for 5 seconds, after which it wilt continue searching for the next Index mark. English - 50 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 50 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:37153 This section explains various DVD recording methods. This unit can record on various types of discs. Before recording, read the following instructions and select the disc type according your preference. to This recorder can record on the following discs. DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD+RW RAM RW R DVD Rr,Wr table DVD+R OVO+R " DVD+RWs and DVD-RAMs are rewritable. • DVD+Rs are non-rewritable. | Compatibility between8amsungandothermanufacturer's Recorders, Disc Recording Recording Types format Device DVD-RAM VR Mode Samsung Other Company Finalizing X X finalized Samsung VR Mode Other Company DVD-RW Samsung V Mode Other Company Samsung DVD-R VMode Other Company DVD+RW Samsung Other Company Samsung DVD+R Recordable Not recordable not finalized Recordable finalized Not recordabte not finalized Recordable finalized Not recordabte not finalized Recordable finalized Not recordabte not finalized Not recordabte finalized Not recordable not finalized Recordable finalized Not recordabte not finalized Not recordabte iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii {!_}i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i('i X Not recordableinsome cases X Not recordableinsomecases finalized not finalized finalized Other Company Additional Recording in Samsung Recorder Recordable not finalized %!1!1!1!1!1!1 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _'_!_:,_'_'iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Not recordable Not recordableinsomecases Not recordabte Not recordableinsomecases g Finalize - This closes the DVD-RW/+R done. so no additional recording can be g Unfinalize - This allows additional recording on a DVD-RW disc originally recorded on the DVD-VR357. - A DVD-RW disc that has been recorded by DAO(Disc At Once) in a PC cannot be unfinalized. - A DVD-RW disc that has been recorded in Video Mode of a different manufacturer's recorder cannot be unfinalized. - A DVD+R disc cannot be unfinalized. English - 51 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 5 _ 2007 0 22 £T 4 10:37154 | Recording DVD-RAM Formats Since available functions differ depending on the disc type, select a disc that best fits your preference. When you insert an unused disc, the following message appears. • DVD-RAM : Use after formatting the disc. • DVD+RW/+R : Use after initializing the disc. When using a DVD-RW disc, you can change the V or VR mode. Refer to Formatting a Disc on page 75. • DVD-R : Initializing the disc is unnecessary. DVD±RWI+R DVD-RAIVI/-RW(VR mode) • This mode involves multiple editing functions (such as detetion of the whole title, partial deletion of a title, etc.). • Various editing options using a created Playlist. DVD-RW(Video mode)/-R • Chapters wilt be created automatically when you finalize recording on DVD-R/DVD-RW discs in Video mode. • Simple editing (erasing titles/changing title name). DVD+ RW • You can aJso make your own chapters on DVD+RWs and edit them using the Chapter Edit menu. (see pages 68~69) g You can initialize discs automaticaJty using EZ REC MODE. (See page 59) With the unit in Stop mode, select one of four recording modes by pressing the REC SPEED button repeatedly for the desired recording time and picture quality. In general, picture quality improves as the recording time decreases. In AUTO mode, the most suitable record mode is adjusted automatically, according to remaining time on the disc and length of the timer recording. You can select only one mode from XR SP, LP and EP for timer recording. Mode Characteristic Recording Times Data Rates XP (high quality mode) Select when the video quality is important, Approx. 1 hour about 8 Mbps Approx. 2 hours SP Select to record in (standard quality model standard quality, about 4 Mbps LP Select when a long Approx. 4 hours (tong recording mode) recording time is required. about 2 Mbps EP Select when a long (extended mode) recording time is Approx. 6 hours/ about 1.2 Mbps Approx. 8 hours/ AUTO required, about 0.8 Mbps For timer recording onb Approx 1 to 8 hours see pages 57~58. Approx 0.8 to 8Mbps • The dual layer DVD+Rs have approximately single layer DVD:I:Rs. (See page 36.) double the capacity of English - 52 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 52 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:37156 Pictures with copy protection Recorder & VCR. cannot be recorded on this DVD When the DVD Recorder & VCR receives a copy guard recording, recording stops and the following message signal while (to the left) appears on the screen. Concerning Copy Control Signals TV broadcasts that contain copy control signals may have one of the following three signal types, Copy-Free, Copy-Once and Copy-Never. If you want to record a copy-once type program, use a DVD-RW with CPRM in VR Mode or DVD-RAM discs. ('O' : Supported, '-' : Not Supported) Copy-Free DVD-RW (Ver. 1.1 ) DVD-RW (Ver. 1.1 ) with CPRM VR mode O DVD-R O DVD-RAM (Ver.2.0) DVD+R O O DVD+RW O O Copy-Once Copy-Never O* O* Once "Copy Once" has been recorded, additiona! recordings performed. * compatible with CPRM. • Content Protection for Recordable cannot be Media (CPRM) CPRM is a mechanism that ties a recording to the media on which it is recorded. It is supported by some DVD Recorder & VCR, but not by many DVD players. Each blank recordable DVD has a unique 64-bit media ID etched in the BCA(Burst Cutting Area). When protected content is recorded onto the disc, it can be encrypted with a 56-bit C2 (Cryptomeria) cipher derived from the media ID. During playback, the ID is read from the BCA and used to generate a key to decrypt the contents of the disc. If the contents of the disc are copied to other media, the ID will be absent or wrong and the data will not be decryptable. ii1i11iii!_ iiiiii_i!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiil iiiiii_i{{{{{{{{{{{{{iil iiii_i@i@i@i@i@i@ Before you start 1. Check the remaining time on the disc. DVD-RAM/DVD+RW/+R discs should be formatted or initialized in advance before beginning recording. (See page 52.) 2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the front panel display. English - 53 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGi_ldb 53 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:37158 1. Power on your DVD Recorder & VCR and switch to AV In mode by pressing the INPUT SEL. button on the remote control. The front pane! display changes in the following sequence depending on the Video input setting in the menu. AVI: _AV1 S-Video: _ _AV2 _ DVq S-Video _AV2 _ DV_ 2. Press the DVD or VCR button on the remote, or DVD/VCR on the front panet to select the DVD or VCR mode. 3, Press the RE¢ SPEED button repeatedly to select the recording speed(quality). DvD:K sP LP EP XPq VCR: [_SP ,'SLPq 4. When your DVD Recorder & VCR is in Stop mode, start playback on your external device. 5. Press the REC button on your DVD Recorder & VCR to start recording, when the desired video is displayed from the external device. Pausing / Resuming • Press the PLAY/STILL(O) button to pause a recording inprogress. • Press the PLAY/STILL(O) button again during pauseto resume recording. To stop recording Press the STOP (s) button to stop or finish the recording in progress. • When using DVD-RAM/DVD:I:RW/DVD:I:Rdiscs, the message 'Updating the information of disc. Please wait for a moment.' is displayed. Recording wilt stop automatically recording. if there is no free space left for II Up to 99 titles can be recorded onto a DVD-RAM/-RW/-R up to 48 titles onto a DVD+RW/+R disc. disc, and II If the power is interrupted due to power failure or other reasons, the title being recorded witt not be saved onto the disc. II Recording will stop automatically if a copy protected image is selected. II Do not use DVD-R authoring discs with this unit. II Also refer to the user manual for your External Devices when recording through AV In jacks on the DVD/VCR using Audio/Video cable. II You can also record an external source through S-Video cable. (see page 24). II For more information on changing the Video Input from AVl to S-Video, see page 33 (Video Input). English - 54 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 54 _ 2007 0 22 £T 4 10:37159 You may control your Csmcorder using the IEEE1394 (DV) interface. Follow these directions to record onto s disc or tape from s camcorder that has a DV output jack. 1. Connect the DV output jack of your camcorder to the DV input jack on the front of your DVD Recorder & VCR using a DV cable. 2. Power on your DVD Recorder & VCR and switch to DV mode by pressing the iNPUT SEL. on the remote control. 3. Press the DVD or VCR button on the remote, or DVD/VCR on the front panel to select the DVD or VCR mode. 4. Press the REC SPEED button repeatedly speed(quality). to select the recording DvD: sP LP EP XPq VCR: _ SP _ SLPq 5. If the input is set to DV, a playback/record menu that enables camcorder control appears on the top of the screen. 6, Select the Play icon on the upper part of the screen to playback the camcorder and find the starting position to copy. 7. To start recording, Press the 4_ button to select the Rec(e) icon in the top side of the screen, then press the ENTER button. You can press the REC button on the remote control to start recording. To display playback related icons on the screen. 8. Press the STOP button on your DVD Recorder & VCR when the recording is finished. g Some camcorders may not work with your DVD Recorder & VCR even if they have a DV output jack. g Also refer to the user manual for your camcorder when recording through the DV jack. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii {!_}i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i('i 7!1!1!1!1!1!1! iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii English - 55 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 55 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:3810 One-Touch Recording in preset increments repeatedly. (OTR) allows you to add recording up to 4 hours by pressing time the REC button 1. If you want to record through a connected external component, press the iNPUT SEE button to select an appropriate external input (AV1, AV2 or DV). 2. Press the DVD or VCR button on the remote, or DVD/VCR on the front panel to select the DVD or VCR mode. 3. Press the REC button to start recording. 4. While in Record mode, press the REC button again to activate the One-Touch Recording (OTR). • Record length 0:30 appears on the On-Screen Display and the DVD Recorder & VCR will record for exactly 30 minutes. 5. Continue pressing REC button to add recording time in preset increments up to 4hours. F _ 0:30 _ 1:00 _ • The DVD Recorder time has elapsed. 1:30 _ 2:00 _ 3:00 _ 4:00 _ Off 7 & VCR stops recording automatically when the To stop recording 1. Press the STOP (R) button. The message "Press STOP button once more to cancel Timer Record." is displayed. 2. Press the STOP (R) button again. The message "Updating the Information of disc. Please wait for a moment." is displayed. g The timer counter decreases by the minute from 4:00 to 0:00, then the DVD Recorder & VCR stops recording. English - 56 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGi_ldb 56 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:38103 4 The clock (Setup - Clock Set) must be set before proceeding timer recording. with s (See page 26) 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button, and place a recordable disc on the disc tray(or load a tape into the VCR). 2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the front panel display. 3. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 4. Press the A 'v buttons to select Timer _. button. Rec., then press the ENTER or 5. Press the A _ buttons to select Timer or D,. button. Record, then press the ENTER You can go to the Timer recording screen directly by pressing the TIMER REC button. The Timer Recording screen is displayed. 6. Fiit in the items using the A _' 4 I_ buttons. 4 _. : Moves to the previous/next item, A Tor 0~9 : To set or change items in the Scheduled Menu. Record List ,, To : Select the media to record (DVD or VCR). ,, Source : The video input source (AV1 or AV2). • Date : Date that the timer recording starts - There are three options when setting the date. see below: 0) To make a recording on a specific date, press the ,_,'v' or number buttons until the date you want appears. @ To make a recording at the same time every day (Mon-Fri), A T buttons until Mon-Fri appears: press the @ To make a recording on a specific day of the week(Sun's-Sat's), press the A T buttons until Sun's....Sat's appears: ,, Start/End 0 Recording .... siiii!!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!! iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Time: Start and end time of the timer recording. mode (DVD) AUTO : Select when you want the video quality adjusted automatically. In AUTO mode, the most suitable record mode is chosen {!_}i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i('i %!1!1!1!1!1!1 according to the remaining time on the disc and length of the timer recording. You can select only one mode from XP, SP, LP and EP for timer recording. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _'_!_i,_'_'iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii XP (high quality) : Select when audio and video qualities are important. (Approx. 1 hour) SP (standard quality) : Select to record in standard quality. (Approx. 2 hours) LP (low quality) : Select when a long recording time is required. (Approx. 4 hours) EP (extended mode) : Select when a longer recording time is required. (Approx.6 hours at 1.2 Mbps or Approx.8 hours at 0.8 Mbps ) g When you are recording in EP mode on a DVD-RW(V)/-R disc, it may not record for the full 6 or 8 hours because the unit uses the VBR(Variable Bit Rate) ENCODING system. For example, if you record a program with a lot of action, it uses a higher bit rate which in turn consumes more disc memory. English - 57 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGi_ldb 57 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:38104 _, Recording mode (VCR) AUTO : Select when you want to set video quality automatically. The auto quality depends on remaining time of VCR tape. SP : Standard Play, for best picture quality. SLP : Super Long Play, for maximum recording time (3 times SP). 7. Press the ENTER button. • G wilt appear on the front panel. It means that a timer recording is registered. If the timer settings overlap The first program has priority. After recording of the first program is complete, the second program starts being recorded. 8. Turn the power off to finish the timer recording. • _ wilt blink if a disc or tape is not inserted. g When the scheduled recording is operating, the program being recorded will not display on the TV. The timer recording time may differ from the set time depending on disc status and overall timer recording status (for example, recording times overlapping, or when the previous recording ends within 3 minutes before the start time of the next recording.) Follow these directions to edit the timer record list. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the A '_' button to select Timer button. Rec., then press the ENTER or 3. Press the A T button to select Scheduled ENTER or I_ button. Record List, then press the 4, Press the A T button to select the number of the scheduled record list you want to edit, then press the ENTER or _, button. • The Edit and Delete items are displayed. 5. Press the A _' button to select Edit, then press the ENTER button. • The Timer Recording screen is displayed. Edit the items you want to modify. See the Timer Recording section for more information on Timer Recording Input items. (See pages 57~58) 6, Press the ENTER button to confirm the edited setting. X X X X X X X X X X English - 58 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 58 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:38106 L :ollo tho$o di ootio,,$ todoloto ot;tlofromtho ooo rid t. ( 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the A _' button to select Timer button. Rec., then press the ENTER or 3, Press the A v button to select Scheduled ENTER or _, button. Record List, then press the 4, Press the A T button to select the number of the scheduled record list you want to delete, and then press the ENTER button. • The Edit and Delete items are displayed. 5. Press the A T button to select DeJete, then press the ENTER or _ button. • You will be prompted with a delete confirm message such as "Do you want to delete 'No.g1'?". 6, Press the _ _ buttons to select Yes, then press the ENTER button. • The selected title wilt be deleted from the list. • You can not delete programs that are currently being recorded. Thi...otioo,ow. yo.I itio,.o r:i,,ol o, zoi,oo.tomot oo,y. 1. With the unit in Stop/No Disc mode, press the EZ REC MODE button on the remote control. 2. Press the _1 _ buttons to select On, and then press the ENTER button. .... siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!! iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii The EZ REC MODE is set up. 3, Insert a disc. If the disc is new, it will initialize automatically. 4. Press the REC button. {!_}i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i('i 5, EZ REC MODE will Automatically conditions. %!1!1!1!1!1!1 Finalize the disc under the following iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii @£@£@£@£@£@£_{_;_ - When you press the OPEN/CLOSE button on your DVD Recorder & VCR after recording on at least 30% of the disc. The tray wilt open after the disc has been finalized. - When the disc is full, it wilt finalize automatically and the Recorder will remain in stop mode. - When you make a timer recording and it occupies at least 30% of the disc, the disc will finalize automatically and the Recorder will power off. Piease note that auto finalization wilt not work if the Recorder has more than one Timer Recording set in the Scheduled Record List. g If you insert a new DVD-RW disc, it will be formatted in V mode after auto initializing. g If you select off, you must initialize (see page 52) and finalize the disc manually in the Disc Manager menu.(see page 76) g The length of Recording is different according to recording mode. (see page 52) English - 59 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 59 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:38108 Before starting Check the remaining time on the tape. You can record e TV show in progress by inserting a blank tape and pressing the o(REC) button. You can even add time in preset increments up to 4 hours by pressing the e(REC) button repeatedly. g Be sure your videotape has a Record Safety Tab. If the tab is missing, you can cover the opening with a small piece of tape. g Warning: Do not cover thisopening unless you are sure you want to record over the tape. 1. Insert a blank VHS tape into the VCR deck. • Make sure the tape is tong enough to record the entire program. 2. Press the iNPUT SEL. button to select AV 1, AV 2 or DV if recording from an externa! device connected to the input jacks of the recorder. 3, Press the REC SPEED button on the remote controt to set the Record Speed to one of the following options: • SP - Standard Play, for best picture quaiity. • SLP - Super Long Play, for maximum recording time (3 times SP). g The selected Record Speed will appear on the front panel and have on-screen displays. Maximum Recording Tape Length T-120 %160 %180 Time - 8P vs. 8LP SP (Standard Play) Approx. 2 hrs Approx. 2hrs 40 mins Approx. 3 hrs SLP (Super Long Play) Approx. 6 hrs Approx. 8 hrs Approx.9 hrs g When you watch or record on the VCR during DVD Recording, some function buttons may not operate. The message "This function is not availabb/' witl be displayed. 4, Press the e(REC) button on the remote control or front panel. For options while recording is in progress, see "Specia! Recording Features". 5. Press the STOP button to stop or finish a recording in progress. English - 60 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 60 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:3810 1. Press the INFO button on the remote control. The following information will be displayed. (Current deck status, recording speed, remaining time, input channel, current time.) While a recording is in progress, you can watch a DVD or VCR. (for example, you can watch VCR playback while recording from a DVD end vice-verea) 1. Watch a different media during recording You can watch a DVD during VCR recording or watch a Video tape during DVD recording. * During VCR recording, insert a DVD in the DVD deck. The output wilt automatically change to the DVD and start playback. * During DVD recording, insert a Video tape in the VCR deck. The output will automatically change to the VCR and start playback. (Only if the tape is missing the safety tab) 2. To Add Recording Time Refer to the One-Touch Recording (OTR). (See page 56) 3. Recording on the DVD and VCR at the same time You can record on the DVD and VCR at the same time, but both modes must be set up to record separateIy. * Press the DVD/VCR button to set the unit to DVD or VCR mode. * Choose AV input mode (AV1, AV2 or DV). for DVD or VCR. , Choose REC mode for DVD or VCR. * Press REC button for DVD or VCR. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii g When the DVD Recorder & VCR is connected to your TV using an S-Video or component video cable, the video tape's playback screen will not be displayed during DVD recording. g You cannot record different channels at the same time. {!_}i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i('i g The DVD and VCR cannot start recording at the exact same time. You must set one mode to start recording, then the other. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii %!1!1!1!1!1!1 English - 61 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGi_ldb 6 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:3812 You can copy from the DVD to VCR or VCR to DVD. Check the remaining time on the tape end Disc. | To Copy from DVD to VCR (v mode) 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the A T buttons to select Copy, then press the ENTER or _. button. 3. Press the A _" buttons to select DVD --> VCR, then press the ENTER or _- button. 4. Press the h, _' buttons to select Edit Copylist, or _ button. then press the ENTER To copy from "Edit Copylist", you need to make a copylist in advance. Select "New Copylist" at step 4 and create the new copylist. If you want to copy directly, choose "Direct Copy". On a DVD-RW(V)/DVD+RW/+R disc, you can only use Direct copy function. 5. Press the A v buttons to select the desired copylist, then press the ENTER or t,. button. 6. Press the A '_" buttons to select Copy, then press the ENTER or _. button. | Direct Copy: DVD to VCR • insert a DVD disc you want to copy. • insert a VHS tape. • Press the VCR copy button on front panel or remote control (TO VCR). • To stop recording, press the STOP button. • You can also copy from DivX to VCR when the desired DivX is played back. If the DivX disc has various files, only the selected file wilt be played back g The copy function is not allowed in progressive scan mode. English - 62 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 62 _ 2007 0 22 £T 4 10:46136 | To Copy from VCR to DVD 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button in stop mode. 2. Press the ,A '_' buttons to select Copy, then press the ENTER or _. button. 3. Press the A T buttons to select VCR --> DVD, then press the ENTER or _,- button. 4. You can use the _ll, F,q_lor _.1, 4,,q or _.1_ buttons to search for the Start position. Press the ENTER button at the start point. 5. You can use the _ll, F,q,,qor _.1, 4,,q or _.1_ buttons to search for the end position. Press the ENTER button at the end point. • A copylist will be generated. Repeat the above steps to create the copylist. • In VCR mode, the copytist cannot be saved. 6. Press the A v buttons to select desired copylist, then press the ENTER or _. button. 7. Press the A • button. buttons to select Copy, then press the ENTER or • The VCR will fast forward, searching automatically start a copy. for a start position and then • The Start and End points may not match up exactly. • if you want to copy all content, select Copy All. | Direct Copy: VCR to DVD • insert the VHS tape you want to copy. • insert a recordable DVD disc. • Press DVD copy button on front panel or remote control(TO DVD). • To stop recording press the STOP button. .... siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!i! iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii {!_}i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i8i('i 7!1!1!1!1!1!1! iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii English - 63 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGi_ldb 63 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:3815 This section introduces basic functions of DVD editing and explains both, edit functions for recording on a disc and edit functions for the entire disc. Follow these instructions to play back a scene from the Title List. 1. Press the TITLE LiST button. The Title List screen is displayed. 2. Press the A v" buttons to select a Title, then press the ENTER or button. The Edit menu is displayed:Play, (See pages 65~69) Rename, Delete, Edit, Protection 3. Press the A T buttons to select Play to play the title list, then press the ENTER button. The selected title will be played back. 4. Press the STOP button to stop playing. To return the title list screen, press the TITLE LIST button. D © ® @ G | Title List Screen Elements (b Playback screen for recorded titles. @ Information window for the selected title: Title name, recording date, lock status, recording mode ® Recorded title No. @ Recorded title name @ Recording Length (i.e., the playing time) ® Edit menu Play: Plays the selected title. Rename: Changes the name of a selected title. Delete: Deletes the selected title from the list. _:H JA_f_lt2007 '_1_ Edit: Deletes a section of title. Protection: Locks or unlocks the selected title. @ Button display. g By pressing the ANYKEY button, you can play the desired title. (see page 40) g This may depend on the disc type. g DVD-RW(V)/DVD+RW/±R discs have limited editing function. English - 64 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGi_ldb 64 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:3817 | Recording on Free Space This function is only available with DVD+RW discs. if existing titles are deleted, new free space will be created. When you operate the free space function, on-air TV images wi!! appear on the left side of the title list. 1. Press the TITLE LiST button while in Stop mode. The Title List screen is displayed. 2. Press the ,A'_' button to select Free Space, then press the ENTER or button. On-air TV images wilt appear on the left side of the title list. 3, Press the ENTER button. | Renaming(Labeling) a Title li4i I Follow these instructions to rename title of a recorded program. a title list name, i.e., to edit the 1. Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. 2. Press the ,& T buttons to select a title you want to rename from the Title List, then press the ENTER or _ button. 3. Press the A v buttons to select Rename, then press the ENTER or button. The Rename screen is displayed. 4. Select the desired characters ENTER button. using the A _' 4 _, buttons, press the • Back Space : Moves the cursor one position backwards. • • • • Space : Enters a btank and moves the cursor one forward (to the right). Delete : Deletes the character at the cursor position. Clear : Deletes all the character inputs. Save : Registers the character inputs. 5. Press the A T ,_ _ buttons to setect Save, and then press the ENTER button. The changed titte name is displayed in the titte fietd of the setected title. _iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii English - 65 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 65 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:38120 | Locking(Protecting) Fo#low these instructions deletion. a Tile to #ock a title to protect it from accidental 1. Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. 2. Press the A _' buttons to select a title you want to protect in the Title List, then press the ENTER or I,- button. 3. Press the A. T buttons to select Protection, 1_ button. then press the ENTER or 4. Press the 41t_ buttons to select On, then press the ENTER button. The lock icon on the information window for the selected title changes to the locked status. ( rot'--->_ ) | Deleting a Title Follow tickle instructions to delete a tie from the Tile List. 1. Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. 2. Press the A. '!r buttons to select a title you want to delete in the Title List, then press the ENTER or I_ button. 3. Press the i '!v buttons to select Delete, then press the ENTER or I_ button. You will be prompted with a confirmation message. DVD-RAM(VR), DVD-RW(VR mode) : Since a Playtist is present, the message 'Do you want to delete? (Related playtists may be deleted.)' is displayed. DVD-RW(Video mode),DVD+RW, DVD:I:R : Since a Ptaylist is not present, the message 'Do you want to delete?' is displayed. • The message may depend on the type of disc. 4. Press the _11_ buttons to select Yes, then press the ENTER button. g You cannot delete a protected title. If you want to delete a protected title, select Off in the Title Protection menu. g Once a title is deleted from the Title List it cannot be recovered. g Once a DVD:I:R, DVD-RW is finalized, it cannot be deleted. g With DVD+R discs, titles are only deleted from the menu, however, the Title remains physica!ly on the disc. English - 66 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGbldb 66 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:38123 | Deleting a Section of a Title Follow these instructions (VR mode) to delete a section of a Title List title. 1. Press the TITLE LiST button. The Title List screen is displayed. 2. Press the A T buttons to select a title you want to delete from the Title List, then press the ENTER or _ button. 3. Press the A T buttons to select Edit, then press the ENTER or _, button. The Edit Title List screen is disp)ayed. 4. Press the ENTER button at the starting point. The image and starting point time are displayed in the section deletion starting point window. 5. Press the ENTER button at the end point. The image and end point time are displayed in the Section deletion ending point window. 6. Press the _1_, buttons to select Delete, then press the ENTER button. 7. Press the _1_, buttons to select Yes, then press the ENTER button. The selected section has been deleted. To return to the Title List screen, press the 41_ buttons to select Return. • Edit Title List Screen Elements 1 Playback bar 2 Playtime 3 Section deletion starting point window and time 4 Section deletion end point window and time • Select the start and end points of the section you want to delete using the playback related buttons. • Playback related buttons: (_.ll, I,,q4, 44, _.1_). g The length of the section to be deleted must be at least 5 seconds long. g End point cannot be marked earlier than start point. g The section cannot be deleted when it includes a still picture. _iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii English - 67 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 67 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:38126 | Editing a Chapter You can make your own chapters the Chapter Edit menu. 1. Press the TITLE LiST button. on DVD+RWs The Title List screen is displayed. 2. Press the A _' buttons to select a title containing edit, then press the ENTER or _ button. © 3. Press the A _' buttons to select Chapter or I_ button. © and edit them using a chapter you want to Edit, then press the ENTER The Chapter Edit screen is displayed. • Chapter Edit Screen Elements 1. Current chapter number and status 2. Playback bar 3. Playtime 4. Chapter Edit menu Adding a Chapter 4. Select the point where you want to add a chapter using the playback related buttons, then press the ENTER button at that point. Each time you press the ENTER button, a new chapter wilt be added. • Ptayback related buttons: ( I)-H,14_, l_,_,l,41_1,_I_ ). 5. Press the _1_ buttons to select Return, and then press the ENTER button. The edited title wilt now have the chapter you added. g You can make up to 99 chapters in a title and 254 chapters in a disc. g The edited chapters are shown on existing DVD players only after performing the Edit Compatible function. (See page 77) g If you add a chapter, the title is divided at that point; If you add a chapter onto a title that has only one chapter, it creates another chapter. Deleting a Chapter Follow steps 1 to 3 4. Setect a chapter you want to delete using the playback • Playback related buttons: ( I_11,14_1, _._.1,44, _,, ). related buttons. 5. Press the _1_ buttons to select Delete, and then press the ENTER button. The selected chapter will be deleted. • To finish the operation, select Return using the 4_- buttons then press the ENTER button. g The edited title has chapters as you deleted. g The first chapter can't be deleted. g The Delete menu is not available if there is one chapter in the selected title. g When deleting a chapter, only the chapter marker is actually deleted, not the recorded video. g Deleting a chapter can't be canceled. English - 68 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 68 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:38129 Hiding a Chapter Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 68 4. Select a chapter you want to hide using the playback related buttons. • Playback related buttons: ( _11,144, _.1,44, _ ). 5. Press the 4 _. buttons to select Hidden, and then press the ENTER button. The selected chapter is hidden. • To finish the operation, select Return using the 4_,, buttons then press the ENTER button. g If there is onty one chapter, it can't be hidden. g Hidden/Show menu is not available if there is only one chapter in the selected title. g The hidden chapters are not shown on the existing DVD players. g Hidden chapters will be played when playing back the entire title. You can make the hidden chapter appear by pressing the ENTER button in the Show menu. Deleting all Chapters Follow steps I to 3 on page 68 4, Press the 4 _ buttons to select Delete All, and then press the ENTER button. 5. Press the 4 _ buttons to select Yes, and then press the ENTER button. g When deleting a chapter, only the chapter marker is actually deleted, not the recorded video. - The Delete All menu is not available if there is only one chapter in the selected title. | Dividing a Title Follow these instructions to divide s long title into several titles. 1. Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. 2. Press the A v buttons to select a title you want to divide from the Title List, then press the ENTER or _ button. 3. Press the A 'v buttons to select Divide Title, then press the ENTER or _. button. The Divide Title List screen is displayed. 4. Select the point you want to divide using the piayback related buttons, then press the ENTER button. • Ptayback related buttons: (_,,11,144,44, _-_. ). 5. Press the 4 _. buttons to select Divide, then press the ENTER button. _iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii !iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 6. Press the 4 _. buttons to select Yes, then press the ENTER button. The selected title has been divided into two titles. g If the section to be divided is less than 5 seconds, you wilt be prompted with the message "The range is too short.". English - 69 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 69 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:38132 | Creating a Playlist (VR mode) Follow these instructions recorded title. to create a new playlisf title from a 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the A T buttons to select Playlist, button. then press the ENTER or 3, Press the A T buttons to select New Playlist, or _. button. then press the ENTER The Make Scene screen is displayed. 4, Press the ENTER button at the start point. • The image and time at the start point are displayed on the Start window. • The yellow-colored selection bar moves to the End item. • Select the starting point of the section from which you want to create a new scene using the playback related buttons (_.11,144, _.1_1,44, _. ). 5, Press the ENTER button at the end point. • The image and end point time are displayed in the End window. • The yellow-colored selection bar moves to the Make icon. - To make a new playlist - 6. Press the 4_ buttons to select Make, then press the ENTER button. A new Scene will be added to the current Ptaytist. A new Make Scene screen is displayed. g You can check and see all the scenes on the Edit Ptaytist screen. g Repeat steps 1~6 if you want to make a new playlist. g Repeat steps 4~6 if you want to add scenes to the playlist. - To return to Edit Playlist menu 7. Press the A T buttons to select Return, then press the ENTER button. The Edit Playiist screen is displayed. g You can create up to 99 piaytist tities. g Depending on the kind of disc, the displayed slight difference. screen may have a g A disc that is recorded on this unit will not display the playlist menu if EZ REC MODE is set to 'On'. | Playing Titles in the Playlist (VR mode) Follow these instructions to play the playlist titles. 1. Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc stopped. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. 2. Press the A T buttons to select the title you want to play from the Ptaytist, then press the ENTER or _. button. 3. Press the A 'V buttons to select Play, then press the ENTER or I_ button. The piaylist titles will be piayed back. 4. Press the STOP button to stop playing. The screen returns to the Edit Playiist screen. English - 70 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 70 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:38135 | Renaming a Playlist Title ';?<r'_% (VR mode) Follow these instructions title of s plsylist to rename a plsylist title, i.e. to edit the title. 1. Press the PLAY LiST button with the disc stopped. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. 2. Press the A T buttons to select the title you want to rename from the Ptaytist, then press the ENTER or _,, button. 3. Press the A V buttons to select Rename, then press the ENTER or button. The Rename screen is displayed. 4. Enter the desired characters • • • • • using the ,A V 4 _ buttons. Back Space : Moves the cursor one position backwards. Space : Enters a blank and moves the cursor one forward (to the right). Delete : Deletes the character at the cursor position. Clear : Deletes all the character inputs. Save : Registers the character inputs. 5. Press the ,A '_' _1 _ buttons to select Save, then press the ENTER button. The changed title is displayed in the title field of the selected title. , | Editing a Scene for the Playlist (VR mode) Follow these instructions to edit scenes for a playlist. 1. Press the PLAY LiST button with the disc stopped. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. 2. Press the A "_ buttons to select the title you want to edit from the Piaytist, and then press the ENTER or _ button. 3. Press the A v' buttons to select Edit Scene, then press the ENTER or button. The Edit Scene screen is displayed. Playing a Selected Scene 4. Press the A T _ _ buttons to select the scene you want to play, then press the ENTER button. The playlist title to be played is selected. 5. Press the ENTER button. _iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii The selected scene will be played back. • To stop playback of a selected scene, press the STOP button. English - 71 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 7 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:38139 Modifying a Scene (Replacing a Scene) o/iow steps 1to3o.page 71. 4. Press the A _' ,,qI_ buttons to select the scene you want to modify, then press the ENTER button. 5. Press the ,& T buttons to select Modify, The Modify Scene screen is displayed. then press the ENTER button. 6. Press the ENTER button at the start point of the scene. • The image and starting point time are displayed on the Start window. • Select the starting or ending point of the section you want to modify using the playback related buttons (_-II,14_, _._-I, 4,,q, _.1_). 7. Press the ENTER button at the end point of the scene. • The image and ending point time are displayed in the End window. 8. Press the _ _. buttons to select Change, then press the ENTER button. • The scene you want to modify is changed with the selected section. Moving a Scene (Changing the Position Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 71. of a Scene) 4. Press the ,& _' _ I_ buttons to select the scene you want to move (change the position), then press the ENTER button. 5. Press the A T buttons to select Move, then press the ENTER button. • A yellow selection window is displayed on the scene to be moved. 6. Press the A T _ B,-buttons to select the position to which you want to move the selected scene, then select the ENTER button. • The selected scene is moved to the selected position. g Depending different. on the kind of disc, the displayed screen may be English - 72 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGi_ldb 72 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:38143 Adding a Scene Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 71. 4. Press the A V _1 I_ buttons to setect the scene that will have a new scene inserted before it, then press the ENTER button. A yellow selection window is displayed on the scene to be added as the new scene. 5. Press the A v buttons to select Add, then press the ENTER button. The Add Scene screen is displayed. 6. Press the ENTER button at the starting point of the scene. • The image and starting point time are displayed in the Start window. • Select the end point of the section where you want to add the new scene using the playback related buttons (_.11,1_14,_.1, _14, _. ). 7. Press the ENTER button at the end point of the scene. • The image and time of the end point are displayed in the End window. • To cancel, press the _1_. buttons to select cancel and then press the ENTER button. 8. Press the A v" buttons to select Add, then press the ENTER button. • The section you want to add is inserted prior to the scene selected in step 4. Deleting a Scene Follow steps I to 3 on page 71. 4, Press the h, V _1 I_ buttons to select the scene you want to delete, and then press the ENTER button. 5. Press the ,A'_" buttons to select Delete, then press the ENTER button. _iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii English - 73 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 73 _ 2007 0 22 £T 4 10:38149 | Copying a Playlist Title to the VCR 1. Press the PLAY LiST button with the disc stopped. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. 2. Press the A _' buttons to select the title you want to copy to the VCR, and then press the ENTER or _, button. 3, Press the A v buttons to select Copy, then press the ENTER button. • The title you choose is piayed and copied to VCR tape. 4, Press the EXiT button after the operation has finished. The menu screen wilt disappear. g The playtist can contain up to 99 ptaytist titles. | Deleting a Playlist Title from the Playlist 1. Press the PLAY LiST button with the disc stopped. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. 2. Press the A T buttons to select the title you want to delete from the Ptaylist, then press the ENTER or _ button. 3. Press the A T buttons to select Delete, then press the ENTER button. 4. Press the _ _,- buttons to select Yes, then press the ENTER button. After the delete operation is complete, it will automatically return to the Edit Playlist screen. | Editing the Disc Name Follow these instructions to give a name to a disc. 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the A T buttons to select Disc Manager, then press the ENTER or _. button. 3. Press the A v' buttons to select Disc Name, then press the ENTER or _. button. The Edit Name screen is displayed. 4. Enter the desired characters using the ,& _' 4 _,, buttons. • Back Space : Moves the cursor one position backwards. • Space : Enters a blank and moves the cursor one forward (to the nght). • Delete : Deletes the character at the cursor position. • Clear : Deletes all the character inputs. • Save : Registers the character inputs. 5. Press the A _' 4_ buttons to select Save, then press the ENTER button. A disc name is given to the disc. g You may need to clear disc protection g Depending different. before editing. on the kind of disc, the displayed screen may be English - 74 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 74 _ 2007 0 22 £T 4 10:38154 | Disc Protection Disc Protect allows you to protect your discs from being formatted or deleted due to unintended operations. 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the A v" buttons to select Disc Manager, then press the ENTER or _ button. 3, Press the A _ buttons to select Disc Protection, ENTER or _ button. 4. Press the A T button to select Protected, button. then press the then press the ENTER or _. | Formatting a Disc "'_ _c_ Use these instructions to format a disc. Disable before formatting. disc protection _ 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the A T buttons to select Disc Manager, then press the ENTER or _- button. 3. Press the A T buttons to select Disc Format, or _ button. then press the ENTER DVD-RAM/+RW • You will be prompted with the confirmation format disc?'. message 'Do you want to • You wilt be prompted with the confirmation deleted. Do you want to continue?'. message 'All data will be DVD-RW - You wilt be prompted with the confirmation recording format for DVD-RW.' You wilt be prompted with the confirmation deleted. Do you want to continue?'. message 'Choose the message 'Att data wilt be 4. Press the 4 b. buttons to select Yes, then press the ENTER button. The disc is formatted. DVD-VR and DVD-V modes are compatible disc types. DISC with the following DVD-VR DVD-V DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R _iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii English - 75 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 75 _ 2007 0 22 £T 4 11:4146 | Finalizing a disc After you record titles onto a DVD-RW/DVD+_R disc with your DVD Recorder & VCR, it needs to be finalized before it can be played back on external devices. 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the A _ buttons to select Disc Manager, then press the ENTER or _. button. 3. Press the h, '_' button to select Disc Finalize, or l_ button. then press the ENTER You will be prompted with the message 'Do you want to finalize disc?'. 4. Press the _ _ buttons to select Yes, then press the ENTER button. You will be prompted again with the message "Disc wilt be finalized. Do you want to continue?". 5. Press the _ _, buttons to select Yes, then press the ENTER button. The disc is finalized. Once a disc is finalized, you cannot delete titles from the record list. ! Once a DVD+R/DVD-RW (video mode)disc is finalized, it is playable in a standard DVD player. ! Depending on the disc type, the displayed screen may be different. ! Finalizing time may be different depending on the amount of data recorded on the disc. ! Data on the disc will be damaged if the recorder is powered off during the finalization process. ! You can automatically (See page 59) finalize a disc using EZ REC MODE. , | Unfinalizing a disc (V!VR mode) 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the A _ buttons to select Disc Manager, or _. button. then press the ENTER 3. Press the A T button to select Disc Unfinalize, or D,. button. then press the ENTER You will be prompted with the message 'Do you want to unfinalize disc?'. 4. Press the _ _. buttons to select Yes, then press the ENTER button. You will be prompted again with the message "Disc wilt be unfinalized. Do you want to continue?". 5. Press the _ _, buttons to select Yes, then press the ENTER button. The disc is unfinalized. g A DVD-RW can be finalized or unfinatized in Video mode. Finalize Unfinalize Mark DVD-Video(RW) DVD-RW(V) Operation Same as DVD-Video Additional recording, protection and deletion are possible. g A DVD-RW can be finalized or unfinatized in VR mode. Finalize Unfinalize Mark DVD-RW(VR:F) DVD-RW(VR) Operation Additional recording, deletion, editing, and protection are impossible, Additional recording, deletion, editing, and protection are possible. English - 76 01287A(Sl) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 76 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:38159 | Delete All Title Lists _ N 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the A T buttons to select Disc Manager, then press the ENTER or i_ button. 3. Press the A V button to select Delete All Title Lists, then press the ENTER or _. button. • You will be prompted with the confirmation message 'Do you want to delete all title lists?'. • When Protected Title exists: The Delete All Title List function will not operate. If there is a title containing a still picture, however, that function will not operate. If you want to delete a protected title, disable Protect for it on the Lock item. 4. Press the _ _. buttons to select Yes, then press the ENTER button. All title lists are deleted. _ | Edit Compatible For DVD+RW discs, this function view edited chapters needs to be performed in order to or titles on a standard DVD player. 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the A _' buttons to select Disc Manager, then press the ENTER or _. button. 3. Press the A T buttons to select Edit Compatible, ENTER or _,, button. then press the 4. Press the ,,_ _. buttons to select Yes, then press the ENTER button to execute the edit compatible. After performing this function, you can go to TITLE MENU screen directty by pressing the TITLE MENU button. _iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii English - 77 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 77 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:3910 if your product malfunctions, service center, go through Problem the check points below before contacting a Samsung authorized Explanation/Solution No power. ° Check whether the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet. ° Did you press the power button of your DVD Recorder & VCR. The input is displayed for a while when the power turns on. ° The DVD Recorder & VCR requires some time to initialize after it is turned on. If Quick recording function is set to on, the DVD Recorder & VCR will power on quickly, which enables you to immediately record a desired channel. (See page 35.) Cannot * Check whether the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet. * Did you set the DVD Recorder & VCR channel settings correctly? record TV programs. * Check the free space on your DVD-RAM/DVD+RW/DVD±R * Check if the antenna cable is connected properly. disc. Timer recording does not work properly. * Check the recording time, end time and current time settings again. * Recording will be cancelled if the power is interrupted due to a power failure or other reason during recording. , Check whether the disc is formatted. This product can record on formatted Cannot record. (See pages 52, 75.) * Check whether your DVD-RAM/DVD+RW/DVD±R I pressed the REC button but there is * Recording discs only. disc has a sufficient free space. is available on DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R discs only. * If a program is copy protected, you cannot record it. no response. I forgot control the parental password, * Press and hold the SEARCH/SKIP (_14/_,_) button on the front panel of your unit for more than 5 seconds with no disc, and then press the POWER OFF/ON button. All settings including the password will revert to factory settings. Only do this if it is absolutely necessary. (Note that this function is available only when there is no disc inserted.) Cannot play the disc. * Check whether the disc is inserted correctly with the label facing up. * Check the regional code of your DVD disc. * This DVD Recorder & VCR cannot playback some types of disc. (See pages 5, 37.) * Are you watching a program in slow or skip mode? If you are playing a program at a speed other than normal speed, sound is not output. (Except for forward search Playback (Fast1)) * No sound will be heard when scanning an MPEG4 disc. * Check the connections and initial settings. No sound. * Check whether the disc is damaged. * Clean the disc, if necessary. * Check whether the disc is inserted correctly with the label facing up. English - 78 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGi_ldb 78 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:39]02 Problem Explanation/Solution (_ icon appears on the You cannot use the operation or function due to one of the following reasons: (1) Your DVD disc does not support the feature (for example, angles) screen. (2) You've requested a title, chapter, or scan time that is out of the correct range. Play mode settings are different from the settings configured with the Setting menu. The disc does not support all the selected functions. In this case, some settings you configure on the Setting menu may not work properly. Cannot change the aspect ratio. Aspect ratio is fixed on DVD disc. No audio output. Check whether you selected the correct digita! output options in the Audio Output Options menu. No video or audio Did you move your DVD Recorder & VCR suddenly from a cold place to a warm place? output. The disc tray is ejected after 2 to 5 seconds, In this case, do not connect the plug to the power outlet and wait for two hours. Then insert the disc and try to play back again. It wilt work properly when condensation evaporated. Angle operation does not work during playback of a DVD disc. Angle operation The disc revolves, no image or bad quality images are output, * Check whether there is damage or foreign materials on your disc. • Some discs with bad manufacturing quality may not be played back. * if the scene changes from dark to bright suddenly, the screen may jitter temporarily, is not defective. Desired sound language and subtitle language are not played, Sound languages and subtitle languages are disc-specific. Only the sound and subtitle languages contained on a DVD disc are available and displayed on the disc menu. No progressive • Check whether PSO is displayed on front panel. * Make sure to change the component video output using the Progressive disc is stopped. but output. has is available only when the disc contains images captured at different angles. but it button when the • Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on your DVD Recorder & VCR. Operate within distance. (15ft) Remove obstacles between your DVD Recorder & VCR and remote control. The remote control doesn't work. • Check whether the batteries are depleted. • Read the table of contents and then find and read the sections describing and follow the directions given. * Turn the unit off and on. Other problems your problem, • If your problem still persists, contact your nearest Samsung service center. • Check that the Video output is HDMI enabled. * Check the connection between the TV and the HDMI jack of the DVD Recorder &VCR. No HDMI output. • See if your TV supports this 480p/72Op/1 OSOi DVD Recorder &VCR. Abnormal screen. HDMI output * If snow noise appears on the screen,it means that the TV does not support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection). • Check if your TV system is setup correctly. • Screen Jitter may occur when the frame rate is converted from 5OHz to 6OHz for 720p/1080i HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)Output. HDMI output Jitter • Please refer to the user's manual of your TV. English - 79 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 79 _ 2007 0 22 £T 4 10:39104 Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following Problem simple checks. Explanation/Solution • Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet. • Have you pressed the POWER button? No power You cannot insert a video cassette Timer recording was unsuccessful • A video cassette can only be inserted with the window side up and the safety tab facing you. • Re-check the recording start/stop time settings and the current time • Check whether you insert a tape which has enough time record No playback picture or the picture is distorted • Check to see if you are using a prerecorded When the I_!l button is pressed during • A still picture may have "noise bars", depending playback, the still picture has severe "noise bar" streaks Video Head Cleaning tape. Press the TRK/CBC to minimize this effect. CH/TV CH (A/V) tape. on the condition of the buttons during stow motion • if poor pictures appear on a variety of cassettes, the video heads may need cleaning. This is not a common problem and unless it appears, the heads should not be cleaned. When cleaning the video heads, read all instructions provided with the head cleaning cassette, incorrect head cteaning can permanently damage the video heads. If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the above instructions, note: • The model and serial number on the rear of your DVD Recorder & VCR • The warranty information • A clear description of the problem Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG authorized service center. English - 80 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGi_ldb 80 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:39105 @ | Cable box brand Cable box brand Code Eastern Electricord 0002,0274,0418 Emerson 0797,0303,0015,0014 Everquest Focus 0040,0015 number 0078 Cable box brand Code number 3M 0033 ABC 0003,0011,0017,0008, Accuphase 0007,0001,0013,0206,0047, Fosgate 0276 0237,0033 0003,0013,9047,0001,0011, Fujitsu Funai 0246 Acorn 0017,0014,0206,0907 0649 Action 1102,0237 0237 FutureVision Garrard 0764 Active Aim 0237,1192 0015 Gateway GC Electronics Allegro Amark 0315,0153 GE 0232,0233,0144,0021 0008,0277,0144,0956 0060 0899 Gemini 0015,0070,0057,0242,0014, American Americast Antronix Anvision 0014, 0400 0248,0019 0153 0207,0056,0330,0016,0040, 0077,0030 0797,0013,0400 General instrument 0207,0022 0211,0111 0770 0476,0011,0014,0098,0810, 0024,0003,0015,0276,1376,1476 GHZ 0078 0003 0014,0011,0003,0476 Gibraltar Global 0153,0022,0297,0939,0797, GMI 0069,0057,0015,0797 ASE 0237,0260 1080 GIodstar Goodmind 0144,0040 AuRa 1269 Gradiente 1136 BBT 0267 Hamfin 0020,0009,0034,0259,0015, BCC Beicor 0276 Apache Arbatron Archer 1327 0770,0797 0273,0206 Bell & Howell 0056,0022 0014 Bell Atlantic Bell South 0641 0899 Bestlink Betavue 0303 0022 British Telecom 0003 BVS 0641 Cable Healthcare Cable Star 0769, 0058 0056 Cabletenna Cableview 0022, 0039 0022 Century Citation 0153, 0618, 0098, 0315 0017 Citizen Clearmaster 0153, 0315, 9078, 0242 0883 ClearMax 0883, 1247 Kuang Yu Leon Colour Voice 0031, 0025 LG Comband Comtec 0233, 0232 0274 Linsay Macom Comtronics 0060, 0040 Maestro 0812 Comtronics Eagle Contec 0040, 0060 0019 Magnavox Millennium 0797,0027,0032,0334,0069 0618,0153 Coolmax 0883 Curtis Mathes 0015, 0242 Memorex Mitsubishi O0O0 0003 Dae Ryung Eagle 0008 Motorola Dae Ryung Diamond 0008, 0877, 9477, 0277, 1877 0035 0476,0276,1478,0810,1376, 1254,0400,1106 Movie Time 0156,0078,0063,0203 Digeo 1476,1897 Digi Director 0637 0476 MS MultiVision 0069,0015,1018,0303 0012 Dumont 0637 0274 Eagle Comtronics 0060, 0028 Myrio NET Next Level Healthwaylnteractive Hitachi 0058,1020,1015,0769 0011,0154,0009,0008,0003, 0033,0014,0255 Houston Tracker 0011 Hwalin O3O3 Hytex tBM IEEC 0007 Interbuy Jasco Jebsee 0274 Jerrold 0003,0014,0278,0011,0012, 0670 1018 0315,0153,0015 0014,0400 0020,0024,0015,0047,0098, 0476,0031,0029, 0111,0032,0054,0810, 0024 0028 0069,0015 0040,0144 0440 0033 1117 0764,1316,1315,1314 English - 81 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 8 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:39106 Cable box brand Nexus Northcoast Nova Vision Novabeam Novaplex NSC Code number Cable box brand 0770 Standard Components 0671,0314 Starcom 0277,0008 0277 Stargate 0618,0277,0017,0008 0156,0070,0203,0063,0400,Starquest 0012,0618,0022,0637,0010,StarSight 0044 Stealth Oak 0019,0007,0303,0248,0017Stellar One Omega 0015 Storm Omniview 0371 Suena Maddtel 0021 OptJmus Supercable Pace 0008,0237,0277,0477,0877,Supermax 1877,0810,1376,1476 Sylvania Pacific Bell 0843 Tandy Panasonic 0107,0021,0144,0008,0124,Tatung 0307,0000,0040 Teac Panther 0637 Technics Paragon 0000,0525,0008 Teknika Penney 0637,0000 Teleavia Phi@s 0025,0031,0290,0027,0030,TeteCaption 0153,0060,0242,0028,0334,Teleview 021I, 0029, 0259,0307,0652, 0013,0069,0649,0255,0305,Texscan TFC 0032,0111,0317 Pioneer 0144,0023,0533,1877,0877,Thomson Timeless 0260,0008,0277,0477 Tocom Popular Mechanics0400 Prelude 0770 Torx Prism 0012,0013,0059 Toshiba Protelcon 0786 Trans PX Pulsar 0000,0040 Trinity Quasar 0000 Tristar Quest 0144,0020 TS RLine 0040 RadioShack 0883,0015,0315,0303,0797Tusa TV COMM Rampage 0255 TV Guide 1247 Ranger RCA 0021,0060,0797,0047,1256,TV86 Uniden 0843 Unika Realistic 0207,0153 United Artists Recoton 0153,0400 Regal 0259,0020,0273,0279,0276United Cable Universal 0002,0020,0682 Regency Rembrandt 0070,0153,0040,0022,001I US Electronics RK 0304,0479 V2 Runoo 0000 Samsung 0040,0144,0023,0003,0070,Verizon 0000,1898 Video way Video Works Sasktel 1737 Scientific Atlanta 0008,0277,0017,0006,0237,Vidtech 0025,0477,0207,0877,0003,Viewmaster Viewstar 0012,0000,0021,1877 Seam 0510 Sears 0510 Vision 1265 Visionetics Sejin Siemens 0246 Vortex View 0019 Sigma WaveMaster Signal 0040,0015,001I, 0035 Wise 0011 Signature Zenith 0112 SkyCable 1091 Skygiant Zenitek SL Marx 0040 Sony 1006,1506,1606 Spectradyne 0769,0058 Spectravision 0058 Sprucer 0021,0307,0010,0144 Code number 0203, 0096, 0155 0003, 0015, 0047, 0014, 0098, 0305 0015,0040,0770,0865,0797, 0305,0014 0015 054£0422 0274 0807 101&0637 1230 0276 0883 0001 0258 0097 1018 0029 0146 0040 0221 0063,0040 0001,0096,0010 0310 1256 0418,0274,0040 0012,0013,0029,0019,0059, 0017 0003 0O0O 0303,0276,0153,0315 1248 0883 0255,0024,1018,0003,0303 Tusa 0035,0019 1476 0063,0040 0225,0022 0207,0153,0022 0007 0003,0014,0011,0276 0191,0078,0207,0056,0022, 0039,0153,0077,0322,0315 0276,0008,0003,0017 0883 0246 0250,0000 0124 0244 0883,0770 0258,0289,0060,0063,0211, 0618,01530027,0111,0030,0121 0883 1264 0883 0565 0078 0000,0525,0054,0017,0039, 0153,0060,0315,019%0899 0400 English - 82 01287A(01> VR357 XAA ENGiqdb 82 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:39108 | Satellite receiver brand Satellite receiver brand AlphaStar Code number 0772 Atlantic Telephone 1333 Bell ExpressVu Century 0775 0856 Chaparral 0216 1109 Crossdigital DirecTV 1887,0749,0566,0392,1749, 0099,1109,1876,1442,1856, 0247,1142,1639,8724, 0639, Dish Network System 0775,1005,1170 Dishpro Echostar 0775,1005 0775,1170,1005 0775 Expressvu Galaxis GE 0863 0566 General Instrument GOI 0361,0869,0627 0775 Gradiente 0856 Hitachi 0819,8749 0775 0775 Houston Tracker HTS Hughes Network Systems Humax Innova 0749,1749,1442,1142 1176,1359,1048,0863,0283 0099 Jerrold JVC 0361,0036,0627 Magnavox Mclntosh 0722,8724 0869 Memorex 0724 MitsubishJ Motorola 0749 0869 NEC 1270,0496, 0499,0507,0508 0099 0775,1170 Netsat Next Level 0869 0724 Optimus Panasonic 0247,8701 0724 Paysat Philips 1076,1142,0724,0722, 0749, 1442,1749,0856,0775,8099 0361,0627,0869 Primestar Proscan 0392,0566 1367 QNS RadioShack 0869 RadioShack 0566,0392,0143,0855 1109,1276 Samsung Sky 0856,0099,1856 Sony Star Choice 0639,1639 0869 Star Trak 0869,0772 Thomson Tivo 0566,0392 1142,1442 Toshiba UEC 0790,0749,1749,1285 1333,1358 Uniden 0724,8722 0361 Video Cipher 11Plus Zenith 0856,1856 Engtish - 83 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGi_ldb 83 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:39109 Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. Problem You cannot record a copy protected movie. Explanation / Solution * You can't record the video since it is protected by copyright. You cannot record. This disc is protected. This disc cannot be formatted (the disc is protected). This disc cannot be renamed (the disc is protected). • The disc you are using is protected. To record on this disc or use this function, cancel the disc protection function. Refer to page 75. This disc cannot be finalized (the disc is protected). This [Menu] is not available (the disc is protected). The disc cannot be played, Please check the regional code of the disc. • The disc does not match the regional code for your area and cannot be played on this device. This disc cannot be formatted. Please check the disc. You could not format the disc because of error detection. • Make sure there are no scratches or dirt on the disc. You could not finalize the disc because of error detection. You could not unfinalize the disc because of error detection. The disc cannot be played, Please check the TV system. • The disc is PAL format and cannot be played on this unit. The disc can be neither played nor recorded. The disc cannot be played, Please check the disc. If the disc has invalid information, no more titles can be recorded, Please format the disc beforehand. • Make sure there are no scratches or dirt on the disc. • You can't use the disc because it contains errors from previous recordings. Use the disc after formatting. English - 84 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENGindb 84 _ 2007 0 22 £T 4 10:3910 Problem Explanation / Solution • You can't use the disc because it contains errors from previous Error is detected on the disc. recordings. Use the disc after formatting. System error is found, Please try it again after turning off the power. • When operating, errors happen. Turn off the device. (To turn off, press and hold the power button on the front of the device for 10 seconds.) After turning off, press the Open button and remove the disc from the device. • Make sure the DV device is connected properly to the DV connection Jack. The DV device is not connected, If it is connected properly, turn it off and on once again. If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the above instructions, note: • The model and serial number on the rear of your DVD Recorder & VCR • The warranty information • A clear description of the problem Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG authorized service center. Call 1-800-SAMSUNG for a center near you. ,@}}}@;@;@;@;@;@;@;q English - 85 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENG#ldb 85 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:391 @ General Power requirements 120V AC, 60Hz Power consumption 28 Watts Weight 8.75 Ib Dimensions 16.9 in(W) x 10.6 in(D) x 3.1 in(H) Operating temp. +41°F to +95°F Other conditions Keep level when operating. Operate in tess than 75% humidity 1.0 V p-p at 750 toad, sync negative Video S-Video input (Y: 1.0Vp-p, C: 0.286Vp-p at 750 load) Max. Audio Input Level 2Vrms DV Input I EEE 1394(4p) compatible Receivable Regular TV broadcasting: VHF (2~13), UHF (14~69) Cable TV broadcasting: 1~125 Input Channels jack Audio output jacks 1, 2 Optical/Coaxial Audio digital audio output support Min. 100 dB signal-to-noise ratio Max. 0.005% total harmonic distortion (T.H.D) at average 1 KHz Output Video output jacks S-Video output (Y:t .0Vp-p, C:0.286Vp-p Video Component output (Y: 1.0Vp-p, Pb: 0.70Vp-p, at 750 load) Pr: 0.70Vp-p at 750 load) HDMI output (480p, 720p, 1080i) Picture Compression Audio Compression Recording DVD format format Quality Video SIN Ratio Doiby AC-3 256kbps XP (about 8 Mbps), SP (about 4 Mbps), LP (about 2 Mbps), EP (about 1.2 Mbps) Min. 50dB at standard recording Audio SIN Ratio Audio frequency MPEG-II Min. 75dB characteristics 20 Hz ~ 20 KHz Audio Output For DVD discs, audio signals recorded at 96kHz sampling frequency are converted into and output at 48kHz. Disc Type Analog Audio Output Digital Audio Output DVD 48/96kHz 48kHz English- 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENG#ldb 86 _ AUDIO CD(CD-DA) 44.1kHz 44.1kHz 86 2007 0 22 2_ 10:3912 @ SAMSUNG DVD RECORDER & VCR This SAMSUNGbrand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung ElectronicsAmerica, Inc. (SAMSUNG) and deliverednew, in the original carton to the original consumerpurchaser,is warranted by SAMSUNGagainst manufacturingdefects in materialsand workmanshipfor a limited warrantyperiod of: One (1) Year Parts / Ninety (90) days Labor (90 days Parts and Labor for Commercial Use) This limited warranty beginson the original date of purchase,and is valid only on productspurchasedand used in the UnitedStates. To receive warrantyservice, the purchasermust contact SAMSUNGfor problemdetermination and service procedures. Warrantyservice can only be performed by a SAMSUNGauthorizedservice center. The original dated bill of sale must be presentedupon request as proof of purchaseto SAMSUNGor SAMSUNG' s authorizedservicecenter.Transportationof the productto and from the servicecenter is the responsibilityof the purchaser. SAMSUNGwill repair or replacethis product,at our option and at no chargeas stipulatedherein,with new or reconditionedparts or products if found to be defective duringthe limited warranty period specifiedabove. All replacedparts and products becomethe propertyof SAMSUNGand must be returnedto SAMSUNG. Replacementparts and productsassumethe remainingoriginalwarranty,or ninety (90) days,whichever is Ionget. SAMSUNGis obligationswith respectto softwareproducts distributedby SAMSUNGunder the SAMSUNG brand name are set forth in the applicableend user license agreement.Non-SAMSUNGhardwareand software products,if provided, are on an "AS IS" basis. Non-SAMSUNGmanufacturers,suppliers,publishers,and service providersmay providetheir own warranties. This limited warranty covers manufacturingdefects in materialsand workmanshipencounteredin normal, and exceptto the extentotherwiseexpressly providedfor in this statement,noncommercialuse of this product,and shall not apply to the following, including,but not limited to: damagewhich occurs in shipment; delivery and installation;applicationsand uses for which this product was not intended; altered productor serial numbers; cosmeticdamageor exterior finish; accidents,abuse, neglect,fire, water, lightningor other acts of nature; use of products,equipment,systems,utilities, services,parts, supplies,accessories,applications,installations,repairs, externalwiring or connectors not suppliedand authorized by SAMSUNG,or which damage this productor result in service problems;incorrectelectricalline voltage, fluctuationsand surges; customeradjustmentsand failure to follow operatinginstructions,cleaning,maintenanceand environmentalinstructionsthat are covered and prescribedin the instructionbook; productremoval or reinstallation;reception problemsand distortionrelatedto noise, echo, interferenceor other signal transmissionand delivery problems.SAMSUNGdoes not warrant uninterrupted or error-freeoperationof the product. THEREARENO EXPRESSWARRANTIESOTHERTHANTHOSELISTEDAND DESCRIBED ABOVE,AND NOWARRANTIES WHETHEREXPRESSORIMPLIED,INCLUDING,BUTNOTLIMITEDTO,ANYIMPLIED WARRANTIESOF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESSFORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE,SHALLAPPLYAFTERTHE EXPRESSWARRANTYPERIODSSTATEDABOVE,AND NOOTHEREXPRESSWARRANTYOR GUARANTY GIVENBYANY PERSON,FIRMORCORPORATION WITH RESPECTTOTHIS PRODUCTSHALLBE BINDINGON SAMSUNG.SAMSUNGSHALLNOTBE LIABLEFORLOSSOF REVENUEOR PROFITS,FAILURETOREALIZE SAVINGSOR OTHERBENEFITS,ORANYOTHERSPECIAL,INCIDENTAL ORCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSEDBYTHE USE,MISUSEOR INABILITYTO USETHISPRODUCT,REGARDLESS OFTHE LEGALTHEORY ONWHICHTHECLAIMIS BASED,AND EVENIF SAMSUNGHASBEENADVISEDOF THE POSSIBILITYOFSUCH DAMAGES.NORSHALLRECOVERYOFANY KINDAGAINSTSAMSUNGBE GREATERINAMOUNTTHANTHE PURCHASEPRICEOF THE PRODUCTSOLDBYSAMSUNGANDCAUSINGTHEALLEGEDDAMAGE.WITHOUT LIMITINGTHEFOREGOING,PURCHASERASSUMES ALL RISKANDLIABILITYFORLOSS,DAMAGEORINJURY TO PURCHASER AND PURCHASERiS PROPERTY AND TOOTHERSAND THEIRPROPERTYARISINGOUTOF THE USE, MISUSEOR INABILITYTO USETHISPRODUCTSOLDBY SAMSUNGNOTCAUSEDDIRECTLYBYTHE NEGLIGENCEOFSAMSUNG.THISLIMITEDWARRANTYSHALLNOTEXTENDTOANYONEOTHERTHANTHE ORIGINALPURCHASEROFTHISPRODUCT,ISNONTRANSFERABLE AND STATESYOUREXCLUSIVEREMEDY. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an impliedwarrantylasts, or the exclusionor limitationof incidentalor consequentialdamages,so the abovelimitations or exclusionsmay not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To obtain warranty hardware service, please contact SAMSUNG at: Samsung ElectronicsAmerica, Inc. 105Challenger Road RidgefieldPark, NJ 07660-0511 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864)and www.samsung,oom 01287A(01) VR357 XAA ENG#ldb 87 _ 2007 0 22 2_ 10:3914 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD If you have any questions customer care center. 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